Let $a , b$ and $\lambda$ be positive real numbers. Suppose $P$ is an end point of the latus rectum of the parabola $y^2=4 \lambda x$, and suppose the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$ passes through the point $P$. If the tangents to the parabola and the ellipse at the point $P$ are perpendicular to each other, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is

  • [IIT 2020]
  • A

    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

  • B

    $\frac{1}{2}$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{3}$

  • D

    $\frac{2}{5}$

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