If the system of equations $x + ay = 0,$ $az + y = 0$ and $ax + z = 0$ has infinite solutions, then the value of $a$ is

  • [IIT 2003]
  • A

    $-1$

  • B

    $1$

  • C

    $0$

  • D

    No real values

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