If $ \tan\  \theta _1. tan \theta _2 $ $= -\frac{{{a^2}}}{{{b^2}}}$  then the chord joining two points $\theta _1 \& \theta _2$  on the ellipse $\frac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}}$ $= 1$  will subtend a right angle at :

  • A

    focus

  • B

    centre

  • C

    end of the major axis

  • D

    end of the minor axis

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