If $P_1$ and $P_2$ are the lengths of the perpendiculars from the origin to the lines $x \sec \theta + y \csc \theta = a$ and $x \cos \theta - y \sin \theta = a \cos 2\theta$ respectively,then what is the value of $4P_1^2 + P_2^2$?

  • A
    $a^2$
  • B
    $2a^2$
  • C
    $3a^2$
  • D
    $4a^2$

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