Breeding that led to the development of several high yielding varieties resistant to water stress is

The correct option is B Hybrid breeding
Hybrid breeding
Hybrid breeding is a process where cross hybridisation is carried out between two organisms with desired qualities to obtain a mix of both the characteristics in the offspring. The development of varieties that are resistant to water stress are developed through hybrid breeding.
Mutation breeding
Mutation breeding is a technique that induces mutations in the genetic material of the plant to create a desired character that is not usually found in the parental type.
Traditional breeding
Traditional breeding occurs between closely related organisms and it's a long time consuming process.
Rotational breeding
In a rotational cross breeding, each breed imparts its strengths and weaknesses equally to this breeding system over a long period of time.
Final answer
(A) Hybrid breeding