Question: how to set default selected value of dropdownlist in asp.net mvc?
Answer: Net MVC Empty Project Created.
Add Linq to SQL Class item & through Server Explorer add two tables.
Add Controller.
Update EDIT action method.
Using Scaffolding generate EDIT. CSHTML view and system will create default _Layout. cshtml.
Modify view EDIT.CSHTML for DropDownList html helper.
Execute.