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F10: May O being the interview now?
Q1: 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?
Q1a: (If Voted) Whom did you vote for?
Q1b: (If voted) When did you finally make up your mind about who to vote?
Q1c: (If not voted) Whom would you have voted for?
Q1d: (If not voted) What was the main reason due to which you could not vote in this election?
Q1e: (If voted) Did the election officer correctly put the mark on your finger?
Q2: (If voted) Would you say that the candidate you voted for was from the party you really wanted to vote for or did your vote go to a candidate of another party?
Q2a: (If voted for candidate from another party) Then which was the party you really wanted to vote for?
Q2b: (If Voted for candidate from another party) I am going to read out few reasons that people often give for not voting for the party that they really wanted to vote for. Please tell me, which one of these applies to you most?
Q2c (If Voted in order to prevent the election of another party/candidate) Which party did you want to prevent from being elected?
Q3a(1): Have you heard about Indo-US Nuclear Deal
Q3a(2): If heard about Indo-US Nuclear Deal, Please tell me how it affected your decision of whom to vote?
Q3b(1): Have you heard about Ram Setu controversy
Q3b(2): If heard about Ram Setu controversy, Please tell me how it affected your decision of whom to vote?
Q3c(1): Have you heard about Prices of everyday goods
Q3c(2): If heard about Prices of everyday goods, Please tell me how it affected your decision of whom to vote?
Q3d(1): Have you heard about Terrorist attack
Q3d(2): If heard about terrorist attack, Please tell me how it affected your decision of whom to vote?
Q3e(1): Have you heard about Farmers sucides
Q3e(2): If heard about Farmers sucides, Please tell me how it affected your decision of whom to vote?
Q3f(1): Have you heard about Reservations of OBCs
Q3f(2): If heard about Reservations of OBCs, Please tell me how it affected your decision of whom to vote?
Q3g(1): Have you heard about Livehood/employment opportunities
Q3g(2): If heard about Livehood/employment opportunities, Please tell me how it affected your decision of whom to vote?
Q4: Now let us talk about the election campaign during this election. How interested were you in the election campaign this time – a great deal, somewhat or not at all?
Q5a: During the election people participate in various activities related to election. Did you attend in election meetings?
Q5b: During the election people participate in various activities related to election. Did you participate in precession/rallies?
Q6: During elections people lend their support to the party or the candidate through different ways, like campaigning, door to door canvassing, meetings, distributing election material or giving donations, etc. Did you take part in any of these?
Q6a: (If yes) For which party or candidate?
Q7: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the campaign to ask for your vote?
Q8: 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?
Q9: In deciding whom to vote for, whose opinion mattered to you most?
Q10: People have different considerations while deciding whom to vote for. What mattered to you more while deciding whom to vote for in the recent election - party or candidate?
Q10a: (If party) What was the most important consideration in favour of the party?
Q10b: (If candidate) What was the most important consideration in favour of the candidate?
Q11: Is there any political party you particularly feel close to?
Q11a: (If yes) Which is that party?
Q12: Is there any party for which you never vote?
Q12a: (If yes) Which is that party?
Q13: Are you a member of any political party?
Q13a: (If yes) Which is that party?
Q14: Other than political parties, are you a member of any religious/caste organisation or association?
Q15: Aside from caste and religious organisations, do you belong to any other associations and organisations like co-operatives, farmers’ association, trade unions, women’s associations, self help groups, welfare orgns, cultural and sports orgn etc?
Q16: Now I will ask you about the last Lok Sabha elections held in 2004? I mean the MP elections for electing the Central Government in Delhi. Were you able to cast your vote or not?
Q16a: (If yes) Who did you vote for?
Q17: 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 in Delhi. While voting in this election, what mattered to you the most?
Q18: If we compare the present Congress led UPA government at the centre with the earlier BJP led NDA government at the centre, which one of the two is better in your opinion?
Q19: After this election who would you prefer as the next Prime Minister of India?
Q20: What is your opinion about the performance of the Congress led UPA Government during the last five years – would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q21: Do you think that the existing parties in our country give you a good choice for solving the country’s problems, or do you think they don’t offer a good choice?
Q22: Some people say that it does not make any difference whichever party runs the government. Others say that makes a big difference. In your opinion which party runs the government makes a big difference or it does not make any difference?
Q23: While some people believe that there is no harm in coalition government, some believe that in special circumstances there is no alternative to it, and some believe that coalition government is not good. What is your opinion in this regard?
Q24: Some people believe that democracy is better than any other form of govt, others believe that dictatorship is better than democracy in certain conditions. And others believe that it makes no difference. What is your opinion about it?
Q25: What is your assessment of the work done by the ruling party/alliance in the state government in last few years/months - would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q26a: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement- People themselves are responsible for their poverty, not the government?
Q26b: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement- Foreign companies should not be allowed free trade in India?
Q26c: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement- Country should increase spending on the army even if it increases the burden on ordinary people?
Q26d: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement- The number of government employees should be reduced?
Q26e: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement- The government factories and businesses should be sold/handed over to private companies?
Q26f: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement- Government should curb the right of workers and employees to strike?
Q26g: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement- War is the only solution to the Indo-Pakistan problem?
Q27: Some people say that the govt should pass legislation so that people are not allowed to own and possess a large amount of land and property. Others say people should be allowed to own as much land and property as they can acquire. What would you say?
Q28: Now compare the recently held election in your area with elections held in the past. Do you think in this election things like rigging, intimidation, fraud and other malpractices have increased, decreased or remained the same?
Q29: Should the Congress led UPA government at the center get another chance?
Q30a: Now I will ask you about a few religious activities. You tell me how often do you practice Prayer (puja, namaz, etc) – daily, weekly, only on festivals or never?
Q30b: Now I will ask you about a few religious activities. You tell me how often do you practice Visiting temple, mosque, church, gurudwara, etc.- daily, weekly, only on festivals or never?
Q31a: And what about these, how often do you practice in Participating in kathas, sangats bhajan-kirtans, jalsas, church services etc.- frequently, occasionally, rarely or never?
Q31b: And what about these, how often do you practice in Giving donations for religious activities- frequently, occasionally, rarely or never?
Q31c: And what about these, how often do you practice in Keeping fasts, rozas, etc.- frequently, occasionally, rarely or never?
Q32: In an ordinary week, how regularly do you read the newspaper - daily/almost everyday, 3-4 times a week, at least once a week or never?
Q32a(1): (If read news paper) During this election which Newspapers did you read? (1st choice)
Q32a(2): (If read news paper) During this election which Newspapers did you read? (2nd choice)
Q33: In an ordinary week, how regularly do you listen to news on radio - daily/almost everyday, 3-4 times a week, at least once a week or never?
Q34: And what about watching news on TV. In an ordinary week how regularly do you watch news on TV- daily/almost everyday, 3-4 times a week, at least once a week or never?
Q34a(1): (If watch T.V.) During these elections, which channels did you watch for news? (1st Choice)
Q34a(2): (If watch T.V.) During these elections, which channels did you watch for news? (2nd Choice)
Q35: Have you heard or seen the advertisement of parties/candidates on radio or on T.V.?
Q35a(1): (If Yes) Which party’s advertisements did you hear or see?(1st party)
Q35a(2): (If Yes) Which party’s advertisements did you hear or see?(2nd party)
Q35a(3): (If Yes) Which party’s advertisements did you hear or see?(3rd party)
Q36: During this election how frequently did you use the internet, blog etc. to find any election related information - once or twice, 3-4 times, many times or Never?
A1: Over the last few years there have been many demonstrations strikes, gheraos, etc, in our country How about you - would you say these actions are a proper way of drawing attention to peoples grievances and demands or not a proper way?
A2: People hold different opinions about struggle. How do you feel - is struggle leading to violence proper or not a proper method for fulfilling people’s demands?
A3: Have you heard of the disputed structure (Babri Masjid) at Ayodhya?
A3a: (If Yes) Some people say that the demolition was justified while others say it was not justified – what would you say – was it justified or not justified?
A3b: (If heard about demolition) What would you suggest should be built on that site now - neither mosque nor temple, a mosque should be built, a temple should be built or both a mosque and a temple should be built?
A4a: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement - We should be loyal to our own region first and then to the country?
A4b: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement - Every community should be allowed to have it’s own laws to govern marriage and property rights?
A4c: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement - There should be a legal ban on religious conversions?
A4d: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement - Marriage of boys and girls from different castes should be banned?
A4e: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement - Prohibition (Ban of Liquor) should be imposed all over the country?
A4f: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement - In a democracy, the will of the majority community should prevail?
A4g: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement - Both sons and daughters should have equal share in their parents property?
A4h: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement - Minorities should adopt the customs of the majority community?
A4i: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement - Too much education for women is not good?
A5: Some people say Muslims are backward and therefore the government should give special concessions to them in employment, industry and education. What is your opinion?
A6a: (1) Reservation for SCs and STs is correct because it is in accordance with the principle of social justice; (2) Reservation for SCs and STs is wrong because it goes against the principle of merit. Do you garee...?
a6b: (1) It is important that the government should make special schemes to uplift the poor and disadvantaged; (2) Instead of wasting money on such schemes, the government should improve the entire economy. Do you agree...?
A6c: (1) It does not matter what we wear Religion is about faith and not about tilak, cap, cross etc. (2) Tilak, cap, cross etc. are Markers of religion; it is essential that we wear such distinct Symbol of our religion. Do you agree...?
A6d: (1) Temples, Mosques, Churches and Gurudwaras are place of worship and should not be used for political purpose; (2) Even though these are the place of worship, there is nothing wrong in using them political purpose. Do you agree..?
A7a: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-For jobs in (name of state) priority should be given to people from (name of state) over people from any other state?
A7b: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-There should be reservations for women in Vidhan Sabhas and the Lok Sabha?
A7c: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Even if parents’ demands are unreasonable, children still should do what they ask?
A7d: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-People should always support the decisions of their government even if they disagree with them?
A7e: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Films that hurt the sentiments of any community should be banned?
A7f: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Politics is not meant for women?
A8: Some political leaders and parties have been advocating that poor people with no land and property should occupy a part of land and property of those who have large amount of land and property. Do you approve of this or do you disapprove?
A9: Would you say that you belong to the majority community or you belong to the minority community?
B1a: I will read out some things that people feel insecure about these days. Tell me how insecure do you personally feel about the Theft/robbery – very insecure, somewhat insecure, not at all insecure?
B1b: I will read out some things that people feel insecure about these days. Tell me how insecure do you personally feel about the Physical attack/ harassment– very insecure, somewhat insecure, not at all insecure?
B1c: I will read out some things that people feel insecure about these days. Tell me how insecure do you personally feel about the Terrorism– very insecure, somewhat insecure, not at all insecure?
B1d: I will read out some things that people feel insecure about these days. Tell me how insecure do you personally feel about the Riots/mob violence- very insecure, somewhat insecure, not at all insecure?
B1e: I will read out some things that people feel insecure about these days. Tell me how insecure do you personally feel about the Action by police/army/security forces- very insecure, somewhat insecure, not at all insecure?
B1f: I will read out some things that people feel insecure about these days. Tell me how insecure do you personally feel about the Domestic violence- very insecure, somewhat insecure, not at all insecure?
B2: Compared to the situation in your village/town/city five years ago, do you now feel more safe than before, as safe as before or less safe than before?
B3: People’s opinions are divided on the issue of the Kashmir problem. Some people say that the govt should suppress the agitation by any means while others say that this problem should be resolved through mutual dialogue. What is your opinion?
B4: Some people say that Indo-US Nuclear Deal will enable India to get latest nuclear technology, while others say that this will place the country in a subservient position to the US. What is your opinion?
B5: About a few months back, terrorists attacked a few hotels in Mumbai and many people died. Have you heard about it?
B5a: (If Yes) After the Mumbai terror attacks the government took steps to curb terrorism. What is your opinion about the steps taken by the government after the Mumbai attacks – are you satisfied or dissatisfied?
B6: Have you heard about the Naxalites?
B6a: (If Yes) People have different opinions regarding the Naxalites. I will read out some of these opinions. Please tell me, out of these opinions, which one do you agree with the most?
B7a: (1) Terror strikes can take place in any country, no matter what security arrangements are made; (2) Our country is an easy target for terror strikes because our internal security is weak. Do you agree....?
B7b: (1) India must closely ally with the US for its security and development; (2) India must adhere to an independent foreign policy and not align with any major power. Do you agree....?
B7c: (1) Terror has no religion and a terrorist can belong to any religion; (2) These days terrorism is somehow related only to one religion. Do you agree.....?
B7d: (1) To stop cross border terrorism, India must destroy all terrorist camps in Pakistan, even if it means risking a full scale war; (2) In order to stop cross border terrorism, India must patiently engage Pakistan in regular dialogue. Do you agree...?
B8: If we compare the present Congress led UPA government with the previous BJP led NDA government, In your opinion which of the two governments has been better in ensuring national security?
B9a: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-People in India and Pakistan want good relation with each other, but both the governments promote hostility?
B9b: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Instead of using force, the government should try to negotiate with the Naxallites?
B10a: Now I am going to read out the names of few schemes, legislations and initiatives of the central government. Please tell me if you have heard of RTI (Right to Information)?
B10b: Now I am going to read out the names of few schemes, legislations and initiatives of the central government. Please tell me if you have heard of Sacchar Committee Report?
B10c: Now I am going to read out the names of few schemes, legislations and initiatives of the central government. Please tell me if you have heard of Forest Rights Act?
B10d: Now I am going to read out the names of few schemes, legislations and initiatives of the central government. Please tell me if you have heard of Domestic violence Act?
C1: What is the most important problem you face today, which you would like the government to solve?(1st problem)
C1: What is the most important problem you face today, which you would like the government to solve?(2nd problem)
C1: What is the most important problem you face today, which you would like the government to solve?(3rd problem)
C1a: (If R gives response to C1) Keeping in mind the problems you just mentioned, is there more than one party, any one party or no party that has the capability of solving these problems?
C2: Regardless of how you feel about political parties, would you say that any of the individual party leaders at the recently held election represented your views reasonably well?
C3: Thinking of the just completed election campaign, would you say that on promises and policies there were major differences between the parties, minor differences or no differences at all?
C4: People sometimes talk about what the aims of India should be for the next ten years, I am going to read out some goals which people say are important. According to you which of them is the most important?
C5: In the past one year, how many times did you approach a party leader for getting help, such as recommendation to get something done for your village/locality, your caste/community or something you needed for yourself or your family?
C6: In the past one year, how many times did you approach a government officer for getting help, such as recommendation to get something done for your village/locality, your caste/community or something you needed for yourself or your family?
C7: There is the view that voters vote for a party or candidate because he/she has received personal gifts such as money/food/liquor from that party or candidate. In your area/locality/mohalla/village, how many poeple accept the distribution of such gifts?
C8: Do people who receive such gifts feel obliged to vote for the party or candidate that provided them or do they finally vote as they wish regardless of the benefits they receive from parties and candidates?
C9: In the locality where you live, how many citizens vote for a party or candidate in expectation that this party or candidate, if victorious, will favour people in your locality?
C10: Political leaders and candidates in some places try to find out whether some one in your locality voted for them or not. In your locality how well do you think politicians or candidates can find out how people vote?
C11a: (1) Someone who is accessible but corrupt; (2) Someone who is honest but inaccessible. Do you agree....?
C11b: (1) Someone who is involved in criminal cases, but can be relied on to get work done; (2) Someone who is known to be a gentleman, but can not always get work done. Do you agree....?
C11c: (1) A strong leader who does not listen to anyone else; (2) Someone who consults everyone, but is not a strong leader. Do you agree....?
C12: Thinking of the way elections are conducted in India, what do you feel - are elections fair, somewhat fair or unfair?
C13: Some people believe that the economic policies of UPA Govt have brought prosperity to the whole country, whereas some believe that only the rich have benefited and others believe that no one has benefited. What is your opinion?
C14a: Now I am going to read out the names of few schemes of the central government. Please tell me if you have heard of Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme?
C14a: (If yes) In the last five years, have you or someone from your family benifitted from Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme?
C14b: Now I am going to read out the names of few schemes of the central government. Please tell me if you have heard of NREGA?
C14b: (If yes) In the last five years, have you or someone from your family benifitted from NREGA?
C14c: Now I am going to read out the names of few schemes of the central government. Please tell me if you have heard of Farmers Loan Waiver?
C14c: (If yes) In the last five years, have you or someone from your family benifitted from Farmers Loan Waiver?
C14d: Now I am going to read out the names of few schemes of the central government. Please tell me if you have heard of Mid-Day Meal Scheme?
C14d: (If yes) In the last five years, have you or someone from your family benifitted from Mid-Day Meal Scheme?
C14e: Now I am going to read out the names of few schemes of the central government. Please tell me if you have heard of National Health Insurance Scheme?
C14e: (If yes) In the last five years, have you or someone from your family benifitted from National Health Insurance Scheme?
D1: 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?
D2: Would you say that persons we elect by voting generally care about what people like you think, or that they don’t care?
D4a: Now I am going to read out a few statements. You tell me, whether you agree or disagree with the statement-The country should be governed by experts who are not answerable to elected representatives?
D4b: Now I am going to read out a few statements. You tell me, whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Politics is too complicated for people like me?
D4c: Now I am going to read out a few statements. You tell me, whether you agree or disagree with the statement-The country should be governed by a strong leader who does not have to bother about winning elections?
D4d: Now I am going to read out a few statements. You tell me, whether you agree or disagree with the statement-The country should be governed by the Army rather than an elected government?
D4e: Now I am going to read out a few statements. You tell me, whether you agree or disagree with the statement-If people are not satisfied with their MP/MLA they should have the right to call back their representative even before the term is over?
D4f: Now I am going to read out a few statements. You tell me, whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Many of the powers and resources of the central and state government should be taken away and given to panchayats and municipalities?
D4g: Now I am going to read out a few statements. You tell me, whether you agree or disagree with the statement-While casting their vote, voters should have a choice to vote for none of the candidates if they do not like anyone?
D5: Do you think your vote has effect on how things are run in this country or do you think your vote makes no difference?
D6a: The situation- Farmers in an area do not want to give up their land, but the government decides to acquire it, whether in your opinion they are democratic, undemocratic or would you say they are neither democratic nor undemocratic?
D6b: The situation- A boy and girl from different communities want to marry, but the Panchayat does not allow them, whether in your opinion they are democratic, undemocratic or would you say they are neither democratic nor undemocratic?
D6c: The situation- An MLA dies and the party nominates his son/daughter to contest in his place, whether in your opinion they are democratic, undemocratic or would you say they are neither democratic nor undemocratic?
D7: (If rural) Do you know about any Gram Sabha meeting in your village that is to say a meeting where all the villagers are invited along with the panchayat members?
D7a: (If Yes) How often do you attend these meetings?
D8: (If urban) In the last one-year have you attended any ward meeting?
D8a: If a ward meeting were to be held, would you attend it?
D9a: I am going to name a number of institutions. Could you tell me how much trust you have in Central government. Is it a great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D9b: I am going to name a number of institutions. Could you tell me how much trust you have in State government. Is it a great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D9c: I am going to name a number of institutions. Could you tell me how much trust you have in Local government. Is it a great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D9d: I am going to name a number of institutions. Could you tell me how much trust you have in Judiciary. Is it a great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D9e: I am going to name a number of institutions. Could you tell me how much trust you have in Political parties. Is it a great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D9f: I am going to name a number of institutions. Could you tell me how much trust you have in Election commission. Is it a great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D9g: I am going to name a number of institutions. Could you tell me how much trust you have in Government officials. Is it a great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D9h: I am going to name a number of institutions. Could you tell me how much trust you have in Elected representatives. Is it a great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D9i: I am going to name a number of institutions. Could you tell me how much trust you have in Police. Is it a great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D10a: And now I am going to ask about various sources of news. Please tell me how much trust you have in Newspapers - great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D10b: And now I am going to ask about various sources of news. Please tell me how much trust you have in Private news channels - great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D10c: And now I am going to ask about various sources of news. Please tell me how much trust you have in Doordarshan - great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
D10d: And now I am going to ask about various sources of news. Please tell me how much trust you have in Radio news - great deal of trust, some trust, not very much trust or none at all?
E1: Some people say that the progress made in the last few years through development schemes and programmes of the govt has benefited only the well-to-do. Others say no, the poor and needy have also benefitted from them. What would you say?
E2: As compared to five years ago, how is the economic condition of your household today – would you say it has become much better, better, remained same, become worse or much worse?
E3: In whatever financial condition you are placed today, on the whole are you satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
E4: What do you think will be the economic condition of your household in the coming few years.would you say it will become much better, better, remained the same, become worse or much worse?
E5: As compared to five years ago, would you say the economic condition of India has become much better, better, remained same, become worse or much worse?
E6: Thinking about the next few years, do you think the economic condition of India will become much better, better, remain same, become worse or much worse?
E7: Over the past one year, how often did you or any member of your family had to go without two proper meals a day - often, sometimes or never?
E8: Some people say they belong to the middle class, others say they belong to the working class, Now thinking of people like you, to which class would you say you belong?
E9: I will read out few statements about your income. Please tell me, which of the following statements is closest to your situation?
E10a: Now I will read out names of few services. Tell me whether Supply of electricity should be run mainly by the government or they should be run mainly by private companies?
E10b: Now I will read out names of few services. Tell me whether Hospitals should be run mainly by the government or they should be run mainly by private companies?
E10c: Now I will read out names of few services. Tell me whether Schools should be run mainly by the government or they should be run mainly by private companies?
E10d: Now I will read out names of few services. Tell me whether Supply of drinking water should be run mainly by the government or they should be run mainly by private companies?
E10e: Now I will read out names of few services. Tell me whether Bus services should be run mainly by the government or they should be run mainly by private companies?
E11: In your opinion who should become the Prime Minister of the country after this election - Mayawati, Manmohan Singh, L.K. Advani or none of the three?
E12a: Now I will read out few statements about the state of things in India for people like you. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Everyone enjoys equal rights?
E12b: Now I will read out few statements about the state of things in India for people like you. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-People are free to speak their minds without fear?
E12c: Now I will read out few statements about the state of things in India for people like you. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-People have the power to change the government they do not like it?
E12d: Now I will read out few statements about the state of things in India for people like you. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Most people have basic necessities like food clothing and shelter?
E13: Some people think of themselves as Indian citizens, while some others do not think of themselves as citizens of India. Talking about yourself, do you consider yourself a citizen of India?
E14: And who in your opinion are not citizens of India?
E15: If the Congress led UPA alliance forms the next governemnt after this election, who in your opinion should become the Prime Minister - Pranab Mukherjee, Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh or Rahul Gandhi?
E16a: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Citizens of India should vote regularly?
E16b: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Citizens of India should respect national symbols like the flag, the national anthem and the integrity of Indian territory?
E16c: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Citizens of India should send children to school?
E16d: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Citizens of India should promote harmonious relationship between all religions?
E16e: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Citizens of India should safeguard public property like roads, trains, buses, government buildings?
E17: What is your assessment of Manmohan Singh as the Prime Minister in last five years - would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Z1: Now let us talk about this village/ town you live in. How long have you lived here?
Z1a(1): (If Not all life) Where did you come from? (State)
Z1a(2): (If Not all life) Where did you come from? (District)
Z1b(1): Where did your ancestors (grandparents) live? (State)
Z1b(2): Where did your ancestors (grandparents) live? (District)
Z2: What is your age?
Z3: Gender
Z4: What is your marital status?
Z5: Label of Education (Respondent)
Z5a: (If R studied and is less than 25 years of age) Are you still continuing your studies?
Z5b: (If Married) Up to what level has your husband/wife studied?
Z5c: Up to what level your father studied?
Z5c: Up to what level your mother studied?
Z6: What is your main occupation?
Z6a: (If Housewife) Aside from your housework, do you do anything that contributes to the family income?
Z6b: (If Yes) What do you mainly do?
Z6c: (If Married) What is your husband’s/wife’s occupation?
Z6d: What is/has been the main occupation of your father?
Z6e: What is/has been the main occupation of your mother?
Z7: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z7a: And what is your caste group?
Z8: Religion
Z9: Generally, which language is spoken in your house?
Z10: Do you have voter identity card?
Z11: Area/Locality
Z12: Total number of family member(Adult)
Z12: Total number of family member(Children)
Z13: Total number of rooms in the house
Z14: Type of house where R lives (own or rented)
Z15: Total agricultural land including orchard and plantation owned by household
Z15a: Total irrigated land owned
Z15b: Total agricultural land including orchard and plantation under cultivation
Z16a: Bicycle
Z16b: LPG
Z16c: Number of telephones
Z16d: Electric fan
Z16e: B/W Television
Z16f: Colour Television
Z16g: Cable connection
Z16h: Number of scooter/motorcycle/mopeds
Z16i: Number of cars/jeeps/vans
Z16j: Tractor
Z16k: Fridge
Z17a: Total value of Goat/Sheep
Z17b: Total value of Cow/Oxen/Buffalo/Camel
Z17c: Total value of Any other livestock
Z18: Total monthly household income - putting together the income of all members of the household?
X1a: Total time taken in completing the Interview
X2: Were there any other people immediately present who might be listening duringthe interview?
X3: In how many questions did the respondent check with others for information to answer for questions?
X4: While answering the questions on voting preference in the Lok Sabha election, did the respondent use the ballot paper secretly or did she/he answer openly?
X5: In your opinion did the respondent feel free while marking the ballot for Q1a/Q1c, or do you think that she/he was hesitant while marking the ballot, or you can't say?
X6: At some stage did you notice something that made you feel that the respondent was answering under some fear or pressure?