Q. How many Sutras are there? Answer:
6
Notes: Sutras which are mentioned in the vedangas, are very short condensed statements that are used to express varied ideas. There are six Sutras. They are: Shiksha (Phonetics), Kalpa (Ritualistic science), Jyotisha (Astronomy), Vyakaran (Grammar), Nirukta (Etymology) and Chhanda (Metrics).