Explanation:

Let’s break this down step by step:

- Two rows: Row 1 (A, B, C, D, E face north), Row 2 (P, Q, R, S, T face south).

- D sits third to the left of C. That means: possible ends [D _ _ C _] or [ _ C _ _ D] (since "either D or C at extreme end").

- E is an immediate neighbor of C and two people between A and E.

- Only one person between S and P in row 2.

- The one facing D is second to the right of S, who doesn’t face B.

- Q sits third to the right of whoever faces E.

- T can’t sit at an extreme end.

- P doesn’t face E.

So here’s how it works out with elimination and alignment:

- The only way to fit D third left of C is D _ _ C _ (because if D is at the extreme left, there is room).

- Place E next to C, so [D _ E C _]. That leaves A needs two between A and E: A D _ E C (since two between means A, D, E).

- Now the first row: A D B E C (because B is the only one left).

Row 2, using gaps, spacings, facing rules, and who can face whom, you get:

- S and P one apart, T not at the end, P doesn’t face E; S can’t face B.

- The best fit is: Q P S T R.

Now, matching pairs:

- A faces Q

- D faces P

- B faces S

- E faces T

- C faces R

Which brings us to the main question: Who is sitting opposite A?

- That’s Q.

So, here’s your answer:

Option 2: Q 

Quick highlights:

- Each statement eliminates some spots.

- Matching neighbors and “does not face” clues fill the rest.

- Only Q fits opposite A.

Nailed it.