The statement is true.
Explanation : Rolling on a surface (horizontal or inclined) without slipping may be viewed as pure rotation about an horizontal axis through the point of contact, when viewed in the inertial frame of reference in which the surface is at rest. The point of contact of the wheel with the surface will be instantaneously at rest, resulting in a rolling motion, provided the wheel is able to ‘grip’ the surface, i.e., friction is necessary. With little or no friction, the wheel will slip at the point of contact. On an inclined plane, this will result in pure translation along the plane. On a horizontal surface, the wheel will simply rotate about its axis through the centre without translation.
