From the point$ C(0,\lambda )$ two tangents are drawn to ellipse $x^2\ +\ 2y^2\ = 4$ cutting major axis at $A$ and $B$. If  area of $\Delta$ $ABC$ is minimum, then value of $\lambda$  is-

  • A

    $\sqrt 2 $

  • B

    $2$

  • C

    $2\sqrt 2 $

  • D

    $8$

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