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Let O be the vertex and Q be any point on the parabola `,x^(2) =8y `. If the point P divides the line segment OQ internally in the ratio 1: 3 then the locus of P is:

A

`x^(2) =y`

B

` y^(2) = x `

C

` y^(2) =2x`

D

` x^(2) =2y`

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