POST POLL SURVEY 1999 FOR LOKSABHA ELECTION
New Coded States
Parliamentry Constituencies
Polling Station Number
Respondent Identification number
Q1: While talking about the recent elections to the Lok Sabha, we find that some people were able to vote and some are not able to vote. How about you? Were you able to vote or not?
Q1a: (If yes) Whom did you vote for Lok Sabha 1999 Elections?
Q1b: And what about the Assembly elections--Who did you vote for?
Q1c: (If voted) After you cast your vote did they put a mark on your finger?
Q3: (If voted) When did you finally make up your mind about who to vote for?
Q4: While voting, do you give more importance to the party, to the candidate, to your caste community or to something else?
Q5: Now I will about the 1998 Lok Sabha election. Were you able to vote or not?
Q5a: (If yes) Who did you vote for in Lok Sabha 1998 elections?
Q6: What is your assessment of the work done by the central government (in Delhi) in the last one and a half years. Are you satisfied, somewhat satisfied or not at all satisfied?
Q7: Who would you prefer as the next Prime Minister?
Q8: In the last few years three govts. were formed. First it was Congress Govt. of Narshimha Rao's then it was UF govt. of Devegowda's and Gujaral's and then BJP alliances Vajpayee's govt. When you compare the work done by them, which govt. does the best?
Q9: After the election results, which party or alliance would you prefer to form the Government at the Centre?
Q10: Now I will like to know your opinion about the coalition govt. Some people believe that there is no harm in Coalition govt. What is your opinion in this regard?
Q11: Do you think your vote has effect on how things are run in this country or you think your vote makes no difference?
Q12: Now let us talk about the campaign during this election. How interested were you in the election campaign this year-great deal, somewhat or not at all?
Q13a: During the elections people participate in various activities. Did you attend in any election meeting?
Q13b: During the elections people participate in various activities. Did you help organize election meetings?
Q13c: During the elections people participate in various activities. Did you join processions?
Q13d: During the elections people participate in various activities. Did you participate in door-to-door canvassing?
Q13e: During the elections people participate in various activities. Did you contribute or collect money?
Q13f: During the elections people participate in various activities. Did you distribute election leaflets?
Q14: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the campaign to ask for your votes?
Q14a(1): (If yes) For which party or candidate (1st party)?
Q14a(2): (If yes) For which party or candidate (2nd party)?
Q14a(3): (If yes) For which party or candidate (3rd party)?
Q15: Have you heard of the recent battle in Kargil?
Q15a: (If yes) Are you satisfied with the government's action on Kargil issue?
Q15b: (If yes) Did this battle affect your decission of who to vote for?
Q16a: Let us noe talk about the work done by Vajpayee's government during last one and a half years. Please tell me, whether you agree or disagree about prices have increased than before?
Q16b: Let us noe talk about the work done by Vajpayee's government during last one and a half years. Please tell me, whether you agree or disagree about corruption has come down than before?
Q16c: Let us noe talk about the work done by Vajpayee's government during last one and a half years. Please tell me, whether you agree or disagree about Nation's security has deteriorated?
Q16d: Let us noe talk about the work done by Vajpayee's government during last one and a half years. Please tell me, whether you agree or disagree about Hindu Muslim brotherhood has gone up?
Q16e: Let us noe talk about the work done by Vajpayee's government during last one and a half years. Please tell me, whether you agree or disagree about Injustice has been done to the Christians?
Q16f: Let us noe talk about the work done by Vajpayee's government during last one and a half years. Please tell me, whether you agree or disagree about Ordinary people life and property are safer now than before?
Q17: Have you heard of Sonia Gandhi?
Q17a: (If yes) Do you think she is good/appropriate for the post of Prime Minister?
Q17b: (If no in Q17a) Why do you think she is not good/appropriate for the post of P.M.
Q18: Is there any political party you feel close to?
Q18a: (If yes) Which is that party?
Q19: Is there any political party for which you will never vote?
Q19a: (If yes) Which is that party?
Q20: Are you a member of any political party?
Q20a: (If yes) Which party?
Q20b: (If no) Were you ever a member of any political party?
Q20c: (If yes) Which party?
Q21: People are generally concerned about what governments do-some are more concerned about what the Central govt. in Delhi does, while some are more concerned about state govt. does. How about you?
Q22a: Now I will talk about some specific issues on which different people have different opinions. I will read out some statements to which you may agree or disagree. One should vote the way one's caste community. Do you agree with it?
Q22b: Now I will talk about some specific issues on which different people have different opinions. I will read out some statements to which you may agree or disagree. India should make more efforts to develop friendly relations with Pakistan. Do you agree
Q22c: Now I will talk about some specific issues on which different people have different opinions. I will read out some statements to which you may agree or disagree. We should be loyal to our own region first and then to India. Do you agree with it?
Q22d: Now I will talk about some specific issues on which different people have different opinions. I will read out some statements to which you may agree or disagree. Foreign companies should not be allowed free trade in India. Do you agree with it?
Q22e: Now I will talk about some specific issues on which different people have different opinions. I will read out some statements to which you may agree or disagree. Country should increase spending on army even it increase the burden. Do you agree?
Q22f: Now I will talk about some specific issues on which different people have different opinions. I will read out some statements to which you may agree or disagree. War is the only solution to Indo-Pakistan problem. Do you agree with it?
Q22g: Now I will talk about some specific issues on which different people have different opinions. I will read out some statements to which you may agree or disagree. Only Ram temple should be build in the site of Babri Masjid. Do you agree with it?
Q23: Have you heard about the nuclear/atomic bomb test in Pokhran/Rajasthan conducted last year by Indian government?
Q23: (If yes) In your view was the Govt's decision to make atomic bomb justified?
Q24: Do you read newspaper?
Q24a: (If yes) How often-regularly, sometimes or rarely?
Q25: Do you listen to Radio?
Q25a: (If yes) How often-regularly, sometimes or rarely?
Q26: Do you watch Television?
Q26a: (If yes) How often-regularly, sometimes or rarely?
Q27: Which source did you trust most this time for election related news-Newspaper, Radio or Television?
Q28: Election Commission alloted time to every political party for campaigning on Door Darshan and Radio. How many of these telecast/broadcast have you seen and heard?
Q29: This time newspaper and magazines carried several surveys to estimate which party will get how many seats in this election. Did you read it or heard about it?
Q29a: (If read or heard) Where did you first read or heard?
Q29b: (If read or heard) Was your voting decision influenced by it?
Q30(i): Now I will read the names of some countries. Have you heard the name of Nepal?
Q30a(i): (If yes) How is the relationship of Nepal with India-Friend, Neither friend nor enemy or enemy?
Q30(ii): Now I will read the names of some countries. Have you heard the name of America?
Q30a(ii): (If yes) How is the relationship of America with India-Friend, Neither friend nor enemy or enemy?
Q30(iii): Now I will read the names of some countries. Have you heard the name of Pakistan?
Q30a(iii): (If yes) How is the relationship of Pakistan with India-Friend, Neither friend nor enemy or enemy?
Q30(iv): Now I will read the names of some countries. Have you heard the name of Bangladesh?
Q30a(iv): (If yes) How is the relationship of Bangladesh with India-Friend, Neither friend nor enemy or enemy?
Q30(v): Now I will read the names of some countries. Have you heard the name of China?
Q30a(v): (If yes) How is the relationship of China with India-Friend, Neither friend nor enemy or enemy?
Q30(vi): Now I will read the names of some countries. Have you heard the name of Sri Lanka?
Q30a(vi): (If yes) How is the relationship of Sri Lanka with India-Friend, Neither friend nor enemy or enemy?
Q30(vii): Now I will read the names of some countries. Have you heard the name of Russia?
Q30a(vii): (If yes) How is the relationship of Russia with India-Friend, Neither friend nor enemy or enemy?
Q31: There is quite a bit of talk these days about social classes. Some people say they belong to the middle class, others say they belong to the labour class. Now thinking of people like you, to which class would you say you belong?
Q32: Who do you think is most likely to win from your parliamentry constituency?
B1: Do you worship (Puja/Namaz/Ardas etc.)?
B1a: (If yes) How often?
B2: Age (in completed years)
B3: Gender
B4: Marital Status
B5: Level of Education
B6: Total land (in acres)
B6a: Total irrigated land (in acres)
B7: What is/has been the main occupation of the respondent?
B8: (If respondent is not the main earner) Main occupation of the main earner of the family
B8a: Nature of employment
B9: Exact Caste/Jati-Biradari/Tribe
B9a: Caste group
B10: Religion
B11: Locality
B11a: (If town/City) Type of house where R lives (own or rented)
B11b: (If village) Type of house where R lives (own or rented)
B12: Have you got voter's identity card?
B13a: 1st Languages
B13a(1): Which languages can you understand, speak, read and write (1st languages)
B13b: 2nd Languages
B13b(1): Which languages can you understand, speak, read and write (2nd languages)
B13c: 3rd Languages
B13c(1): Which languages can you understand, speak, read and write (3rd languages)
B13d: 4th Languages
B13d(1): Which languages can you understand, speak, read and write (4th languages)
B14a: Do you or your family own House/Flat?
B14b: Do you or your family own Car/Jeep?
B14c: Do you or your family own Tractor?
B14d: Do you or your family own Two wheeler?
B14e: Do you or your family own Colour T.V.?
B14f: Do you or your family own B/W T.V.?
B14g: Do you or your family own Pumping set/tubewell?
B14h: Do you or your family own Fridge?
B14i: Do you or your family own Washing machine?
B14j: Do you or your family own Telephone?
B14k: Do you or your family own Cooking gas?
B14l: Do you or your family own Bicycle?