Concept:The prescribed life-cycle sacraments in Hinduism are called Sanskars.
Explanation:Hindu tradition recognises a fixed set of rites performed from birth to death.
These rites are known as the Shodasha Sanskars.
There are exactly 16 such Sanskars in Hinduism.
They mark important stages in a person's life, from conception to cremation.
The 16 Sanskars are:
Garbhadhana, Punsavana, Simantonnayana, Jatakarma, Namakaran, Nishkramana, Annaprasana, Mundan, Karnavedha, Upanayana, Vedarambha, Samavartana, Vivaha, Vanaprastha, Sannyasa, and Antyesthi.
Each Sanskar has a specific spiritual and social significance.
Therefore, the correct number according to the scriptures is sixteen.
Answer:There are 16 Sanskars in Hinduism.
Hence, the correct option is C. 16.