SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN ART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the exclusive material dance form?
A
Bihu
B
Thang Ta
C
Jhumar
D
Jat-Jatin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Thang-Ta. Thang Ta is an exclusive martial dance from Manipur that includes the unique display of skill, creativity, and agility in which dance performers enact a mock fight sequence. Thang Ta is an ancient Manipuri Martial Art developed from the war environment of Manipur & created by the Meitei.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thang Ta–"The Art of the Sword and Spear"–is the traditional martial art of Manipur in Northeast India. It integrates various external weapons-the sword, spear, dagger, etc.-with the internal practice of physical control through soft movements coordinated with the rhythms of breathing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Manipur’s martial art form ‘Thang-Ta’ to feature at Khelo India 2021. Gatka from Punjab, Kalaripayattu of Kerala and Mallakhamba, a well-known sport played in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra will also be part of the Games.

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