$A$ chord $PQ$ of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{9} + \frac{y^2}{4} = 1$ subtends a right angle at its centre. The locus of the point of intersection of tangents drawn at $P$ and $Q$ is-

  • A
    a circle
  • B
    a parabola
  • C
    an ellipse
  • D
    a hyperbola

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