Who among the following was/were awarded the Nobel Prize posthumously?

Question

Who among the following was/were awarded the Nobel Prize posthumously?

I. Erik Axel Karlfeldt

II. Dag Hammarskjold

III. Pierre Curie

Choose the correct answer:

1. A. Only I and II (Correct answer)
2. B. Only III
3. C. I, II and III
4. D. None of the above

Correct Answer

Option A — Only I and II

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Only I and II.

Key Points

• Posthumous Nobel Prizes: Erik Axel Karlfeldt (I) received the 1931 Nobel Prize in Literature posthumously (he died in April 1931, the prize was announced in November).
• Dag Hammarskjöld (II) received the 1961 Nobel Peace Prize posthumously.
• Pierre Curie (III) received the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics while alive (he died in 1906) — NOT posthumously.
• Only I and II were awarded posthumously.