The value of $\lambda $, for which the line $2x - \frac{8}{3}\lambda y = - 3$ is a normal to the conic ${x^2} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{4} = 1$ is

  • A

    $\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}$

  • B

    $\frac{1}{2}$

  • C

    $ - \frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}$

  • D

    $\frac{3}{8}$

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