The number of values of $c$ such that the straight line $y = 4x + c$ touches the curve $\frac{{{x^2}}}{4} + {y^2} = 1$ is

  • [IIT 1998]
  • A

    $0$

  • B

    $1$

  • C

    $2$

  • D

    Infinite

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