Thang-Ta is a traditional martial dance associated with which northeastern state of India?

Question

Thang-Ta is a traditional martial dance associated with which northeastern state of India?

1. A. Assam
2. B. Nagaland
3. C. Manipur (Correct answer)
4. D. Tripura

Correct Answer

Option C — Manipur

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Manipur.

Key Points

• Thang-Ta is the traditional martial art of Manipur, its name combining thang (sword) and ta (spear).
• It is performed both as a combat discipline and as a ritual and performance art, which is why it is often described as a martial dance.
• Its unarmed counterpart in the same tradition is Sarit Sarak.

Additional Information

• Indian martial arts by state, a favourite pairing question: Kalaripayattu (Kerala, among the oldest in the world), Silambam (Tamil Nadu, staff-based), Gatka (Punjab, associated with the Sikh tradition), Mardani Khel (Maharashtra), Thang-Ta (Manipur) and Cheibi Gad-ga, also Manipuri.
• Manipur's other cultural exports include the classical Manipuri dance, built around the Ras Leela, and the Lai Haraoba festival.
• The state is also known for Loktak Lake, its floating phumdis, and the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world's only floating national park.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

थांग-ता एक पारंपरिक मार्शल नृत्य है जो भारत के किस पूर्वोत्तर राज्य से संबंधित है?

1. A. असम
2. B. नगालैंड
3. C. मणिपुर
4. D. त्रिपुरा