Get Selected Value for drop down list

Question

I have filled my drop down list on client side using jQuery script.

However, on post back the selected values of drop down list does NOT get maintained.

How can i set the selected value to drop down list on server side Or is it possible on client side...

I am creating my drop down list dynamically and my drop down list is a server side control.

Answer 1

On the client side:

set the value with $("#the_select").val(the_value);

get the value with $("#the_select").val();