How many astika schools of Hindu philosophy did exist in ancient times, recognizing the authority of

Q. How many astika schools of Hindu philosophy did exist in ancient times, recognizing the authority of the Vedas?
Answer: Six
Notes: There were six astika(orthodox) schools of Hindu philosophy, recognizing the authority of the Vedas. These include six systems namely, Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta.

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