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If `(x^(2))/(a^(2))+(y^(2))/(b^(2))=1` is an ellipse and tangent at any point cuts the co-ordinate axes at P and Q, then the minimum area of triangle OPQ is :

A

ab

B

`(a^(2)+b^(2))/(2)`

C

`(a^(2)-b^(2))/(2)`

D

`(1)/(2)ab`

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