The straight line $x + 2y = 1$ meets the coordinate axes at $A$ and $B$. A circle is drawn through $A, B$ and the origin. Then the sum of perpendicular distances from $A$ and $B$ on the tangent to the circle at the origin is

  • [JEE MAIN 2019]
  • A

    $\frac {\sqrt 5}{2}$

  • B

    $2\sqrt 5$

  • C

    $\frac {\sqrt 5}{4}$

  • D

    $4\sqrt 5$

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