Explanation:

Here’s the thing—let’s break down the clues step by step:

- L sits on the right end of the bench.

- J is not sitting with L (so J cannot be at the far right or next to L).

- J is the immediate neighbour of K; they must be side by side.

- M is the immediate neighbour of N; again, side by side.

- M sits to the right of N (so it’s N, then M).

- J sits to the right of both M and N (so N–M–J order or with K in between J and others).

Arranging this:

- Put L on the far right: ___ ___ ___ ___ L

- J isn’t with L, so J isn’t in position 4 or 5.

- N–M (with M right of N) must come before J, and J–K have to be together.

So, the only way it fits:

1. N

2. M

3. J

4. K

5. L

J is third from the left.

Let’s quickly go over the options:

- Option 1: Third from the left

- Option 2: Fourth from the left (nope, that’s K)

- Option 3: Second from the left (nope, that’s M)

- Option 4: Second from the right (nope, that’s K)

So, third from the left is the clear answer here.