Which one of the following is not correctly matched in the term of Soil order and Pronunciation?

A. Entisols ⇔ Recent

B. Aridisols ⇔ Arid

C. Histosols ⇔ Organic

D. Vertisols ⇔ Pedalfor

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Entisols are soils of recent origin. It is defined as soils that do not show any profile development other than an A horizon.

Aridisols are Calcium containing soils of arid regions that exhibit subsurface horizon development.

Histosols are soils that are composed mainly of organic materials.

Vertisols are soils with a high content of clay minerals that shrink and swell as they change water content. It has no link with the word Pedalfor.