The locus of the point of intersection of the perpendicular tangents to the parabola $x^2 = 4ay$ is

  • A
    Axis of the parabola
  • B
    Directrix of the parabola
  • C
    Focal chord of the parabola
  • D
    Tangent at vertex to the parabola

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