We can draw one tangent to the given circle through point ____

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Both Q and R

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Not possible through both Q and R

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Solution

The correct option is A
Q

One tangent can be drawn to a circle if the point lies on the circle.
In the diagram, point Q lies on the circle and R lies inside the circle.
So no tangent can be drawn through point R and one tangent can be drawn through point Q.

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