Which one of the following is false about V. S. Naipaul?

The correct answer is: He won the Booker Prize for his novel A House for Mr. Biswas.

To understand why this statement is false (and therefore the correct option to select), let us examine the facts about the literary career of V. S. Naipaul:
1. Nobel Prize: V. S. Naipaul was indeed awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001. Thus, the statement about him winning the Nobel Prize in 2001 is true.
2. Trinidad Guardian: Early in his career, V. S. Naipaul contributed stories and literary reviews to the Trinidad Guardian. Thus, this statement is also true.
3. Somerset Maugham Award: Naipaul won the Somerset Maugham Award in 1961 for his book Miguel Street, a collection of short stories set in Trinidad. Thus, this statement is true.
4. The Booker Prize: While Naipaul's 1961 novel A House for Mr. Biswas is widely considered his masterpiece, he did not win the Booker Prize for it. The Booker Prize was established in 1969, and Naipaul won it in 1971 for his book In a Free State. Because he did not win the Booker Prize for A House for Mr. Biswas, this statement is false.