The focus and directrix of the parabola ${x^2} = - 8ay$ are

  • A
    $(0, -2a)$ and $y = 2a$
  • B
    $(0, 2a)$ and $y = -2a$
  • C
    $(2a, 0)$ and $x = -2a$
  • D
    $(-2a, 0)$ and $x = 2a$

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