Through the vertex $O$ of the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$,two chords $OP$ and $OQ$ are drawn,and the circles on $OP$ and $OQ$ as diameters intersect in $R$. If $\theta_1, \theta_2$,and $\phi$ are the angles made with the axis by the tangents at $P$ and $Q$ on the parabola and by $OR$ respectively,then the value of $\cot \theta_1 + \cot \theta_2$ is:

  • A
    $-2 \tan \phi$
  • B
    $-2 \tan (\pi - \phi)$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    $2 \cot \phi$

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