Explanation:

Let’s break this down step by step. We need to work out the total number of seats using the clues. Here’s how each clue stacks up in plain language:

- Madhav does not sit to the left of Mani.

- Madhav has no one to his immediate left—so a vacant seat is there.

- There are 2 seats between Misha and Mani.

- Mani is opposite Manya and is facing away from the center.

- Misha doesn’t face inside and is next to Madhav.

- Manya faces opposite direction of Madhav, and Madhav is fourth to the right of Madhu and faces outside.

- Manya is immediately right of Madhu, who is second to the left of Mishti.

- Mishti also is not facing towards the center.

- The gap between Mishti and Mani is the same as Misha and Manya.

- Manya does not face away from the center.

Try drawing this out—the relationships and seating gaps are only possible in one arrangement once you factor in "immediate left is vacant," "opposites," "same number of gaps," and "all these directions." Do the math: The lowest possible number that satisfies all these spacing and opposition conditions is 8.

Here’s why none of the smaller numbers work:

- With 6 or 7 seats, you can’t satisfy all the "opposite" placements, equal gaps, and vacant seat requirement—the clues start to contradict.

- With 8 seats, it falls into place with all the clues lining up.

So the correct answer is:

- 8 people are sitting at the table.

Option:3 - 8 is correct.

Some quick points:

- If there were only 6, the gaps/opposites wouldn’t work.

- A circle with 8 allows equal spacing, vacant seat, and all relationships to click.

- Each clue has a purpose—immediate left and two seats between certain people eliminate smaller circles.