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Science dealing with the origin or formation of soil from the unconsolidated parent material with special reference to factors and process of soil formation is known as

A. Soil science

B. Pedology

C. Soil genesis

D. Edaphology

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The science dealing with the origin or formation of soil from the unconsolidated parent material with special reference to factors and process of soil formation is known as Soil genesis or pedogenesis. It is influenced by a few factors that are intertwined in the evolution of soil, these are parent material, climate, topography, organisms and time.

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