If the normal to a parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ at point $P$ meets the curve again at point $Q$,and if $PQ$ and the normal at $Q$ make angles $\alpha$ and $\beta$ respectively with the $x$-axis,then the value of $\tan \alpha (\tan \alpha + \tan \beta)$ is:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $-2$
  • C
    $-\frac{1}{2}$
  • D
    $-1$

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