Let $a, b \in R$ be such that the function $f(x) = \ln|x| + bx^2 + ax, x \neq 0$ has extreme values at $x = -1$ and $x = 2$.
Statement-$1$: $f$ has a local maximum at $x = -1$ and $x = 2$.
Statement-$2$: $a = \frac{1}{2}$ and $b = -\frac{1}{4}$.

  • A
    Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is false.
  • B
    Statement-$1$ is false,Statement-$2$ is true.
  • C
    Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is true; Statement-$2$ is a correct explanation for Statement-$1$.
  • D
    Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is true; Statement-$2$ is not a correct explanation for Statement-$1$.

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