A circle passes through the points $(- 1, 1) , (0, 6)$ and $(5, 5)$ . The point$(s)$ on this circle, the tangent$(s)$ at which is/are parallel to the straight line joining the origin to its centre is/are :

  • A

    $(1, - 5)$

  • B

    $(5, 1)$

  • C

    $(- 1, 5)$

  • D

    $(B)$ or $(C)$ both

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