Explanation:

Let’s break it down step by step, keeping it crisp.

- We have 7 people: A, C, F, J, N, R, and V, all related to V. Everyone is facing north.

- J sits third from an end (could be from left or right, but since arrangement is symmetric, let's take from the left for now).

- V’s father sits second to the right of J. So, if J is in position 3, V’s father is at position 5.

- Only three people between V’s father and V’s sister, which means they are 4 spots apart.

- The number of people to the left of V’s sister is the same as to the right of V’s mother. With 7 seats, this means V’s sister and V’s mother sit symmetrically.

- Only one person sits between N and V’s mother.

- N is the son of C.

- A sits third to the right of C.

- C is the father of R.

- F sits immediately right of R.

- V’s wife sits second to the left of V.

What this really means is, if you map out the constraints:

- C and N are likely sitting together; C is N's father and R's father.

- J is not at an edge, so arrangement is 1,2,J,4,5,6,7.

- Use the clue about symmetric seats for sister/mother.

Now, about who is second to the left of A:

- With A third right of C, find C's spot, count three right, you land on A.

- Place F next to R, slot other hints.

- When you complete the arrangement, you'll find F is sitting second to the left of A.

Now, options:

1. R

2. F

3. C

4. J

5. N

The person sitting second to the left of A is F. Here’s why: place everyone according to the clues, check the positions—F is the match. So, option 2, F, is the answer.