If $f(x) = x^4 + \lambda x^3 + x^2$ $(\lambda \in R)$ has a local maximum at $x = \frac{1}{2}$,then the absolute minimum value of $f(x)$ is:

  • A
    $-4$
  • B
    $0$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $-16$

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