CUET Mathematics 2025 3 June Shift 1 PYQs

If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 & -1 \\ 0 & 1 & 2 \\ 2 & -1 & \lambda \end{bmatrix}$ is a singular matrix, then the value of $\lambda$ is

Which of the following statement('s) is/are TRUE?

(A) Skew symmetric matrix of even order is always symmetric

(B) Skew symmetric matrix of odd order is non-singular

(C) Skew symmetric matrix of odd order is singular

(D) Skew symmetric matrix is always square matrix

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$ and $I = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$, then the value of $A^2 - 5A + 6I$ is