Statement $- 1 :$ For all non-zero values of $m$,$y = mx - 1/m$ is always a tangent to the parabola $y^2 = -4x$.
Statement $- 2 :$ Every tangent to the parabola $y^2 = -4x$ touches its axis at a point whose $x$-coordinate is non-negative.

  • A
    Statement $- 1$ is true,Statement $- 2$ is true. Statement $- 2$ is a correct explanation for Statement $- 1$.
  • B
    Statement $- 1$ is true,Statement $- 2$ is true. Statement $- 2$ is not a correct explanation for Statement $- 1$.
  • C
    Statement $- 1$ is true. Statement $- 2$ is false.
  • D
    Statement $- 1$ is false. Statement $- 2$ is true.

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