Refer to the arrangement of charges in Fig. 1.6 and a Gaussian surface of radius R with Q at the centre. Then

We know from Gauss Law that the closed surface integral of electric flux (
) is equal to the charge enclosed (
) by that closed surface. This is mathematically given by
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The electric flux is given by
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The charge enclosed by the given Gaussian surface S shown in the figure below is given by
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The
do not include charge
since it is outside the given Gaussian surface.

Therefore, using expression (2), the electric flux through the surface of given Gaussian surface is given by
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Hence, the electric flux through the given Gaussian surface S is due to charges
and
only. So, the electric flux through the given Gaussian surface S due to charge
is zero.
Therefore, option A and C are correct. The electric field on the given Gaussian surface is due to all charges present in the given figure and s given by
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