Let $P(x_1, y_1)$ and $Q(x_2, y_2)$ be two points such that their abscissae $x_1$ and $x_2$ are the roots of the equation $x^2 + 2x - 3 = 0$,while the ordinates $y_1$ and $y_2$ are the roots of the equation $y^2 + 4y - 12 = 0$. The centre of the circle with $PQ$ as diameter is

  • A
    $(-1, -2)$
  • B
    $(1, 2)$
  • C
    $(1, -2)$
  • D
    $(-1, 2)$

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