Explanation:

Let’s break down the statements and the answer choices—no fluff.

Important clues from the statements:

- 8 people, 4 on each gate (inner and outer).

- G is facing A, who is on the outer gate.

- H is 2nd left of E, who’s facing outside.

- D faces the same side as C. C not facing A. C is neighbor of D, not neighbor of A.

- B and G don’t face each other.

- C and F are looking at the same side.

- The person facing immediate right of E is NOT D.

Here’s how this fits into the options:

- Only outer gate people can be A, C, D, F, H, E, B, or G, but only four.

- We know for sure: G facing A (so both not on the same gate), A on outer.

- E is facing outside and H is 2nd left of E (so both probably on same gate, likely outer, because they’re not looking inwards).

- D and C must be together on one gate, facing same side.

- Critical: C not facing A (so if A is on outer, C must be as well, can’t be facing A).

Let’s look at your chosen answer: Option 1 - ACDF

- A, C, D, F as the four on outer gate.

- G is facing A—G must be on inner.

- E and H missing from the outer, but H is 2nd left of E and E facing outside (makes E on outer).

- This group (ACDF) doesn’t have E or H. So, H can't be 2nd left of E if neither is on the gate.

- Doesn’t account for E facing outside.

Now, check the other options. Option 5 - GAEB fits:

- G facing A, both on opposite gates.

- H and E can be together—E on outer, H at 2nd left.

- B and G can be positioned so they aren’t facing each other.

- All other clues fit with combinations using these four.

So, the correct answer is:

Option 5, GAEB

Key takeaways:

- Option 1 leaves out people who must be on the outer gate per clues (E, H).

- Option 5 fits every given condition without contradiction.