Let $E$ be the ellipse $\frac{{{x^2}}}{9} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{4} = 1$ and $C$ be the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 9$. Let $P$ and $Q$ be the points $(1, 2)$ and $(2, 1)$ respectively. Then

  • [IIT 1994]
  • A

    $Q$ lies inside $C$ but outside $E$

  • B

    $Q$ lies outside both $C$ and $E$

  • C

    $P$ lies inside both $C$ and $E$

  • D

    $P$ lies inside $C$ but outside $E$

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