Karakul sheep, known for lamb pelts, are named after a town in which region?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Bukhara Region
- Step 1: Karakul sheep are bred in desert areas of the Bukhara oasis. Step 2. The breed takes its name from the town of Qorakol. Answer: Bukhara Region. Why not the others: Samarkand, Fergana and Khorezm are not its source.
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