Get HTML Drop Down List value in code behind C#

Few days ago I stuck into a problem , I need to get the value of from a HTML drop down list in my c# code behind page. So I started searching and found the solution.  Very simple solution indeed. Just a single line code to end the problem.

Suppose the drop down list code is

<select name="cars">

  <option value="volvo">Volvo XC90</option>

  <option value="saab">Saab 95</option>

  <option value="mercedes">Mercedes SLK</option>

  <option value="audi">Audi TT</option>

</select>

And a ASP button to get the value..

<asp:Button ID="Button1" runat="server" Text="Button" onclick="Button1_Click" />

Now on the C# page write the bellow code.

var car = Request["cars"];

Response.Write(car.ToString());

If you are using ASP Drop Down List then the code will be little bit different.

<asp:DropDownList ID="DropDownList1" runat="server">

   <asp:ListItem>Item1</asp:ListItem>

   <asp:ListItem>Item2</asp:ListItem>

   <asp:ListItem>Item3</asp:ListItem>

</asp:DropDownList>

And on button click..

Response.Write(DropDownList1.SelectedValue.ToString());

Response.Write(DropDownList1.SelectedItem.Text.ToString());

Now enjoy the code..