Lines are drawn from a point $P (-1, 3)$ to a circle $x^2 + y^2 - 2x + 4y - 8 = 0$. Which meets the circle at $2$ points $A$ & $B$, then the minimum value of $PA + PB$ is

  • A

    $6$

  • B

    $8$

  • C

    $10$

  • D

    $12$

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