If the number of projects handled by (I + K) is only thirty-three more than number of projects handled by L, how many projects were handled by I ?

I handles the second lowest number of projects.

K handles more projects than L and M but less than J, => J > K > L , M

J did not handle the maximum number of projects, => J handled 2nd highest number of projects and K handled 3rd highest.

M did not handle the minimum number of projects, => L handled the least number of projects and N handled the highest.

Combining above statements, we get :

$$\therefore$$ N > J > K > M > I > L

Number of projects handled by K = 31 and L = 12

Let the number of projects handled by I = $$x$$

=> $$x + 31 = 12 + 33$$

=> $$x = 45 - 31 = 14$$

=> Ans - (B)