State
Paliamentry constituencies
Assembly constituencies
P.S.No.
Respondents
Q1: In the recently held Lok Sabha elections, throughout the country people voted by pressing a button on the EVM. In your opinion, is the method of voting by pressing the button on the machine better or is the method of stamping the ballot paper better?
Q2: While talking to people about the recent elections to the Lok Sabha, we find that some people were not able to vote. How about you - were you able to vote or not?
Q2a: Whom did you vote for (Lok Sabha 2004)?
Q2b: And what about the Assembly election, whom did you vote for? (FOR ANDHRA PRADESH, KARNATAKA, ORISSA & SIKKIM ONLY)
Q2c: (If voted) When did you finally make up your mind about who to vote for - on the day of voting, a day or two before voting, during the campaign or even before the campaign started?
Q2d: (If not voted) What was the main reason due to which you could not vote in this election?
Q3: (If voted) Did the election officers correctly put the mark on your finger? (Please observe & record)
Q4: After this election who would you prefer as the next Prime Minister of India? (Do not offer any name & record exact answer)
Q5: Now I would like to ask you about the 1999 Lok Sabha elections held five years ago . Were you able to vote? (Distinguish from the recently held Vidhan Sabha elections)
Q5a: (If Yes) Who did you vote for? (Supply yellow dummy ballot, record ballot number and explain the procedure)
Q6: Now let us talk about the election campaign during this election. How interested were you in the elections campaign this year - a great deal, somewhat or not at all?
Q7a: During the elections people participated in various activities. In the recent elections did you attended election meetings?
Q7b: In the recent elections did you participate in processions/rallies?
Q7c: In the recent elections did you participate in door to door canvassing?
Q7d: In the recent elections did you contribute or collect money?
Q7e: In the recent elections did you distribute election leaflets or put up posters?
Q8: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the campaign to ask for your vote?
Q9: In deciding whom to vote for, whose opinion mattered to you most?
Q10: While voting, what is the most important consideration for you, the candidate, your caste community’s interest or something else?
Q12: What is your opinion about the performance of the NDA Government during the last five years - are you fully satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied or fully dissatisfied?
Q13a: Now I will ask you to make a comparison between the Congress and the BJP - Tell me, for curbing corruption which party is better?
Q13b: .......... make a comparison between the Congress and the BJP. Tell me, for good governance/administration which party is better?
Q13c: .......... make a comparison between the Congress and the BJP. Tell me, for good leaders which party is better?
Q13d: ................. make a comparison between the Congress and the BJP. Tell me, for eradicating terrorism which party is better?
Q14: Leaving aside the period of elections, how much interest would you say you have in politics and public affairs - a great deal of interest, some interest or no interest at all?
Q15: Is there any political party which you particularly like?
Q15a: (If yes) Which party?
Q16: Is there any political party which you particularly dislike?
Q16a: (If yes) Which party?
Q17: Are you a member of any political party?
Q17a: (If yes) Which party?
Q18: Other than political parties, are you a member of any religious/caste organisation or association?
Q19: Aside from caste and religious organisations, do you belong to any other associations and organisations like co-operatives, farmers' association, trade unions, welfare organisations, cultural and sports organisations, etc.
Q20a: Now I will talk about the changes that have taken place in the country during the last five years. You tell me, in the last five years have the conditions regarding curbing corruption improved or deteriorated?
Q20b: ......... In the last five years have the conditions regarding national security/security of the country, improved or deteriorated?
Q20c: ......... In the last five years have employment opportunities improved or deteriorated?
Q20d: ......... In the last five years has the image of India in the world improved or deteriorated?
Q20e: ......... In the last five years have the conditions regarding Hindu-Muslim brotherhood improved or deteriorated?
Q20f: ......... In the last five years has Development of the country improved or deteriorated?
Q21: Do you think your vote has effect on how things are run in this country or you think your vote makes no difference?
Q22: People’s opinions are divided on the issue of the Kashmir problem, some people say that the government should suppress the agitation by any means while others say that this problem should be resolved through mutual dialogue. What would you say.....?
Q23: People have different opinions about democracy. Some people believe that democracy is better than any form of government. Others ... dictatorship is better in certain conditions. And, others believe that it makes no difference... What is your opinion
Q24a: Tell me, to what extent do you agree with the statement 'we should be loyal to our own region first and then to the country' - Do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement?
Q24b: Tell me, to what extent do you agree with the statement 'One should vote in the same way ones caste/community votes' - Do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement?
Q24c: Tell me, to what extent do you agree with the statement 'compared to national parties, regional/local parties can provide better government in states' - Do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement?
Q24d: Tell me, to what extent do you agree with the statement 'On the site of Babri Masjid, only Ram temple should be built' - Do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement?
Q24e: Tell me, to what extent do you agree with the statement 'Making of the atomic bomb has not benefitted the country' - Do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement?
Q24f: Tell me, to what extent do you agree with the statement 'The needs and problems of Muslims have been neglected in India' - Do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement?
Q24g: Tell me, to what extent do you agree with the statement 'Large states should be divided up and smaller states should be created' - Do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement?
Q24h: Tell me, to what extent do you agree with the statement 'Protecting the interests of the minorities is the responsibility of the government' - Do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement?
Q24i: Tell me, to what extent do you agree with the statement 'Country should increase spending on the army even if it increases the burden on ordinary people' - Do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement?
Q24j: Tell me, to what extent do you agree with the statement 'Those who are not well educated should not be allowed to contest elections' - Do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement?
Q24k: Tell me, to what extent do you agree with the statement 'War is the only solution to Indo-Pakistan problem' - Do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement?
Q25: While voting some people give more importance to the work done by the state government while others give more importance to the work done by the central government - While voting in this election, what mattered to you the most?
Q26: Now I'd like to know your opinion a about coalition govt. Some people believe that there is no harm ... Others ... in special circumstances there is no alternative... others, a coalition govt. isn't good in any circumstance. What is your opinion?
Q27: Suppose there were no parties or assemblies and elections were not held- do you think that the government in this country can be run better?
Q28: There is quite a bit of talk these days about different social classes. Some people say they belong to the middle class, others ..working class, yet others say they do not belong to either of these classes... to which class would you say you belong?
Q29: People have different opinions about the NDA Govt. Some people believe that the eco policies of this Govt. brought prosperity to the whole country, some believe that only rich benefited and others believe that no one benefited. Whats your opinion?
Q30a: Regarding the economic policy of the country, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'There should be a ban on possessing land and property above a limit'?
Q30b: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'The number of government employees should be reduced as paying their salaries is costly for the country'?
Q30c: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'The government factories and businesses should be sold/handed over to private companies'?
Q30d: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'Foreign companies should not be allowed free trade in India'?
Q30e: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'People themselves are responsible for their poverty not the government'?
Q30f: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'Government hospitals should offer better treatment even if it means charging high/costly fees'?
Q31: During the past five years, has your financial situation improved, worsened, or has it remained the same?
Q32: In whatever financial condition you are placed today, on the whole, are you fully satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied or fully dissatisfied?
Q33: Now looking ahead and thinking about the next few years, do you expect that your financial condition will improve, deteriorate or remain the same?
Q34a: Now I will ask you about a few religious activities. You tell me how often do you pray (puja, namaz, etc) - daily, weekly, only on festivals or never?
Q34b: ...... You tell me how often do you visit temple, mosque, church, gurudwara, etc. - daily, weekly, only on festivals or never?
Q34a1: And what about these, how often do you participate in kathas, sangats, bhajan-kirtans, jalsas, church services etc.- frequently, occasionally, rarely or never?
Q34a2: ........, how often do you give donations for religious activities - frequently, occasionally, rarely or never?
Q34a3: ........, how often do you keep fasts, rozas, etc. - frequently, occasionally, rarely or never?
Q35: Considering all the things I mentioned, tell me, during the past ten years has your or your family’s engagement in religious activities increased, decreased or is same as before?
Q36a: Now I'm going to talk about a few issues, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'Every community should be allowed to have it's own laws to govern marriage and property rights'?
Q36b: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'Marriage of boys and girls from different religions should be banned'?
Q36c: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'Seats should be reserved for women in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha'?
Q36d: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'There should not be caste-based reservations in jobs'?
Q36e: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'Higher education is not good for women'?
Q36f: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'In a democracy, it is appropriate that the opinions of the majority community should prevail'?
Q36g: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'Like men, women also have the right to work'?
Q36h: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'There should be a legal ban on religious conversions'?
Q36i: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'Marriage of boys and girls from different castes should be banned'?
Q36j: ......................, tell me, do you fully agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or fully disagree with the statement 'Doing politics is not meant for women'?
Q37: Have you heard the name of Sonia Gandhi?
Q37a: Lets assume that in this election, Sonia Gandhi was not the leader of the Congress. Which ever party you voted for, instead of that party, would you have voted for some other party or this would have made no diference on your decision?
Q37b: What would have been the change in your voting decision?
Q38: Have you heard the name of Atal Behari Vajpayee?
Q38a: Lets assume that in this election, Atal Behari Vajpayee was not the leader of the NDA. Which ever party you voted for, instead of that party, would you have voted for some other party or this would have made no diference on your decision?
Q38b: What would have been the change in your voting decision?
Q39: About two years ago, a train was burned near Godhra station in Gujarat and many people were burnt to death. Have you heard about it?
Q39a: (If Yes) Mostly who were killed in the Godhra incident - Hindus or Muslims?
Q40: After the Godhra incident, Roits took place in many areas of Gujarat in which many people were killed. Have you heard about it?
Q40a: (If yes) Mostly who were killed in the riots - Hindus or Muslims?
Q41: Who do you think was primarily responsible for the riots in Gujarat - the Government, Muslim extremists, Hindu extremists or someone else?
Q42: Thinking of the way elections are conducted in India, what do you feel - are elections fair, somewhat fair or unfair?
Q43: Now compare the recently held election in your area with elections held in the past. Do you think in this election things like rigging, fraud and other mal-practices have increased, decreased or remained the same?
Q44: Do you read newspapers?
Q44a (If yes), How often do you read the newspaper - daily, often, once in a while?
Q45a: Which newspapers do you read? - First response
Q45b: Which newspapers do you read? - Second response
Q46: Do you listen to Radio?
Q46a: (If yes) How often do you listen to news on the radio - daily, often or once in a while?
Q47: Do you watch television?
Q47a: (If yes) How often do you watch news on T.V. - daily, often or once in a while?
Q47b (1): Which Channels do you watch for news? - First response
Q47b (2): Which Channels do you watch for news? - Second response
Q47b (3): Which Channels do you watch for news? Third response
Q48: Which source did you trust most for election related news - Newspaper, TV or radio?
Q49: During the recent India-Pakistan cricket series how many matches did you watch on television or listened to the commentry on the radio - almost all, most of the matches, only a few matches or none?
Q50: Do you think that the Vajpayee led NDA government should get another chance?
Q51: Who do you think is most likely to win from your parliamentary constituency? (Record exact party or candidate and consult the party code)
Q52: How satisfied are you with the work of your M.P. in the past five years. Are you fully satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied or fully dissatisfied?
Q53: Traditional party supporter
B1: Now let us talk about this village/ town you live in. How long have you lived here? (If not all life, probe for number of years lived here)
B1a: Where did your grand parents live?
Age
B3: Gender
B4: Till what level have you studied?
B4a (1): Till what level has your father studied?
B4a (2): Till what level has your mother studied?
B5: What is your main occupation?
B5a: (If the respondent is not the main earner) What is husband/wife's occupation?
B5b: What is/has been the main occupation of the respondent's father?
B6: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/ Tribe name?
B6a: And what is your Caste group?
B7: Which religion do you follow?
B8: Generally, which language is spoken in your house?
B8a: How well can you understand and speak english? (Ask only when in doubt)
B9: Have you got a voter photo identity card?
B10: Locality:
B10a: (If Town/City) Type of house:
B10b: (If Village), Type of House:
B12: Number of rooms used in the household?
B13a: Total number of adult members in the family:
B13b: Total number children in the family:
B14: Do you have a latrine in the household?
B15a: Do you or your family own a Car/Jeep/Van?
B15b: Do you or your family own a Tractor?
B15c: Do you or your family own a colour or black and white Television?
B15d: Do you or your family have a Cable Television connection?
B15e: Do you or your family own a Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped?
B15f: Do you or your family own a Telephone?
B15g: Do you or your family own a Mobile phone?
B15h: Do you or your family own a Electric fan/cooler?
B15i: Do you or your family own a Bicycle?
B15j: Do you or your family own a Radio/Transistor?
B15k: Do you or your family own a Pumping set?
B15l: Do you or your family own a Fridge?
B15m: Do you or your family own a Camera?
B15n: Do you or your family own Goat/Sheep?
B15o: Do you or your family own Cow/Buffalo?
B16: Most important source of drinking water:
B17: Most important source of lighting:
B18: Most important sources of fuel used for cooking:
B19: Total monthly household income: