How to retain selected value in a dropdown list in the same jsp page?

How to retain selected value in a dropdown list in the same jsp page?

References

Reference NO 1

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/13584747/how-to-retain-selected-value-in-a-dropdown-list-in-the-same-jsp-page

Reference NO 2

http://www.coderanch.com/t/594479/JSP/java/retain-selected-dropdown-list-jsp

Reference NO 3

http://bytes.com/topic/java/answers/729528-problem-maintaining-selected-value-dropdown-list

Reference NO 4

http://bytes.com/topic/javascript/answers/786781-displaying-selected-value-drop-down-next-page

Reference NO 5

http://www.dreamincode.net/forums/topic/219941-pass-drop-down-menu-selection-from-jsp-to-servlet/

Reference NO 6

http://www.webxpertz.net/forums/showthread.php/34284-How-can-I-retain-selected-option-chosen-in-SELECT-list-dropdown

Reference NO 7

http://www.webdeveloper.com/forum/showthread.php?214367-retain-dropdown-selection

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