Explanation:

Let’s break it down with the clues:

- S sits at one end.

- Three people between S and T. So, S _ _ _ T _ _ _ _

- L is right between S and V.

- V is to the left of T.

- L does not sit right of T.

- X is the only one sitting next to Q.

- There’s more than one person between J and O.

- O doesn’t sit near T.

Now, let’s build the line:

- If S is at the left end: S _ _ _ T _ _ _ _

- So, T will be in the 5th seat. (since 3 between S and T).

- Now, L is exactly between S and V, so possible places for L are 2nd, 3rd, or 4th seat depending on V position.

- L doesn’t sit right of T, so L must be left of T.

- V must be left of T. So, V and L are in seats 2, 3, or 4.

- X and Q are neighbors. Pair them up somewhere else (not next to S/V/T/L for now).

- J and O have a gap between them; O doesn’t sit near T.

Arrange:

Seats: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

S _ _ _ T _ _ _ _

Let’s try L = 3, V = 2 (since L is between S and V and both are left of T):

- 1-S, 2-V, 3-L, 4-_, 5-T

Now, fill X and Q as a pair somewhere after T (since O doesn’t sit near T):

Let’s try 6-Q, 7-X

Now, left: M, J, O (need more than one gap between J and O, keep that in mind).

Use the seats accordingly:

- 1: S

- 2: V

- 3: L

- 4: _

- 5: T

- 6: Q

- 7: X

- 8: _

- 9: _

Place O and J leaving >1 apart:

Try 4 : J, 8: M, 9: O

Check: J (4) and O (9) have seats 5,6,7,8 between them (so 4 seats). O is not adjacent to T.

Now, only M and O left for 8 and 9.

- 8: M

- 9: O

Who sits second to the left of M (seat 8)? That’s seat 6: Q.

Options:

1) X

2) O

3) J

4) V

5) Q

So, the answer is Option 5: Q

What this really means is:

- J actually sits fourth, but second left of M is Q (seat 6).

- Second to the left: (seat 8 ? seat 6).

- X and Q have to be adjacent, O can’t sit by T.

- L, V arrangements must follow the “L between S and V” and “both left of T” clues.

- Like you see, it's all about lining up constraints and filling gaps intentionally.

The correct answer is Option 5: Q.