Which among the following dances is not a Martial Dance?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Kathputli
A martial dance is a dance that uses the moves and weapons of combat, such as swords, sticks and shields. Kathputli is not a dance at all: it is the traditional string-puppet theatre of Rajasthan.
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) Paika — A martial dance (Incorrect). A dance of Odisha, performed with swords and shields, named after the Paika foot soldiers.
Option (2) Gatka — A martial dance (Incorrect). The Sikh martial art of Punjab, also performed as a display with sticks and swords at festivals.
Option (4) Choliya — A martial dance (Incorrect). A sword dance of Uttarakhand (Kumaon), performed at weddings.