COP21 released a new version of the draft text of the Paris agreement on 10th December 2015. How many options does the draft have?

a. 10

b. 11

c. 12

d. 13

ANSWER: 13

Explanation:

French presidency of COP21 or 21st Conference of Parties on 10th December released a new and shorter version of the draft text of the Paris agreement. This 27 page draft text will be placed before negotiators now. Fresh text incorporates demand of India to recognise sustainable lifestyles and patterns of consumption and production in combating climate change. The new draft is an improved version with 50 brackets and 13 options. The deal will be sealed in New York in April 22, 2016 if all goes well.