If the function $f(x) = 2x^3 - 9ax^2 + 12a^2x + 1$,where $a > 0$,attains its maximum and minimum at $p$ and $q$ respectively such that $p^2 = q$,then $a$ equals

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $-1$

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