Error in selecting value on mvc dropdown by text in jquery?

Question

I m using this method to select a value on mvc dropdown.

$("#orgCreate #country option:contains(Sri Lanka)").attr('selected', 'selected');

First time this is ok. But when I try again. Its not select correct value. Is there is a method to deselect or how can I solve this problem.

Answer 1

Use ,

$("#country option:contains(Sri Lanka)").prop('selected', true);