Which of the following statements about the Bakhtiari khans is not correct?

a. They are tribal leaders within this pastoral group.
b. They give away all of their possessions to gain prominence.
c. They spend most of lives in the mountains.
d. Many of them are well educated.
e. Some are elected and some inherit their positions.


ANSWER: b

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