$A$ line makes the same angle $\theta$ with each of the $x$ and $z$ axes. If the angle $\beta$ which it makes with the $y$-axis is such that $\sin^2 \beta = 3\sin^2 \theta$,then $\cos^2 \theta$ is-

  • A
    $\frac{2}{5}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{5}$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{3}$

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