Q. The famous slogan ‘No taxation without representation’ has been taken from
A) American war of independence
B) Indian National Movement
C) British Civil war
D) French Revolution
✔ Correct Answer: American war of independence
Exam Insight
'No taxation without representation' is a slogan from the American Revolution, originating from the 18th century as a rallying cry against the British Empire’s taxation policies on the American colonies. The slogan reflected the colonists' belief that they should not be taxed by a government in which they had no elected representation. It became a core argument in the colonies’ fight for independence and influenced the development of democratic principles worldwide.