States
1 = 01: ANDHRA PRADESH
2 = 02: ARUNACHAL PRADESH
3 = 03: ASSAM
4 = 04: BIHAR
5 = 05: GOA
6 = 06: GUJARAT
7 = 07: HARYANA
8 = 08: HIMACHAL PRADESH
9 = 09: JAMMU & KASHMIR
10 = 10: KARNATAKA
11 = 11: KERALA
12 = 12: MADHYA PRADESH
13 = 13: MAHARASHTRA
14 = 14: MANIPUR
15 = 15: MEGHALAYA
16 = 16: MIZORAM
17 = 17: NAGALAND
18 = 18: ORISSA
19 = 19: PUNJAB
20 = 20: RAJASTHAN
21 = 21: SIKKIM
22 = 22: TAMIL NADU
23 = 23: TRIPURA
24 = 24: UTTAR PRADESH
25 = 25: WEST BENGAL
26 = 26: A.& N.ISLANDS
27 = 27: CHANDIGARH
28 = 28: DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI
29 = 29: DAMAN & DIU
30 = 30: DELHI
31 = 31: LAKSHAWDEEP
32 = 32: PONDICHERRY
33 = 33: JHARKHAND
34 = 34: CHHATTISGARH
35 = 35: UTTARANCHAL

F10: May O being the interview now?
1 = 1: Respondent agrees to be interviewed
2 = 2: Respondent does not agree to be interviewed
9 = 9: No information

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?
1 = 1: Not able to vote
2 = 2: Able to vote
8 = 8: Did not answer

Q1b: (If voted) When did you finally make up your mind about who to vote?
1 = 1: On the day of voting
2 = 2: A day or two before voting
3 = 3: Earlier, during the campaign
4 = 4: Even before the campaign started
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q1d: (If not voted) What was the main reason due to which you could not vote in this election?
0 = 0: Out of station
1 = 1: Not well
2 = 2: No interest/did not feel like voting
3 = 3: Prevented/Fear of violence
4 = 4: No identity card/Identity proof
5 = 5: No good choice
6 = 6: Someone had voted in place of me before I went to vote
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q1e: (If voted) Did the election officer correctly put the mark on your finger?
1 = 1: Checked, but mark not found
2 = 2: Checked and mark found
8 = 8: Could not check the mark
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Party I wanted to vote for
2 = 2: Another party
8 = 8: Can't say/No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Party of my choice didn't put a candidate in my constitue
2 = 2: I didn’t like the candidate that the party of my choice h
3 = 3: I did not want to waste my vote on a non winning candidat
4 = 4: Voted in order to prevent the election of another party/c
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.
9 = 9: N.A.

Q3a(1): Have you heard about Indo-US Nuclear Deal
1 = 1: Heard
2 = 2: Not heard

Q3a(2): If heard about Indo-US Nuclear Deal, Please tell me how it affected your decision of whom to vote?
1 = 1: Not very much
2 = 2: A lot
3 = 3: Almost entirely
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Great deal
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not at all
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q5a: During the election people participate in various activities related to election. Did you attend in election meetings?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No

Q7: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the campaign to ask for your vote?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Don't remember

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?
1 = 1: Great deal
2 = 2: Somewhat interest
3 = 3: No interest
8 = 8: Can't say

Q9: In deciding whom to vote for, whose opinion mattered to you most?
0 = 0: Local political leader
1 = 1: Husband/wife
2 = 2: Other family members
3 = 3: Caste/community leaders
4 = 4: Friends/neighbours
5 = 5: Co-workers/colleagues
6 = 6: No one, I voted on my own
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Party
2 = 2: Candidate
8 = 8: Can't say

Q10a: (If party) What was the most important consideration in favour of the party?
1 = 1: People of my caste/community supported that party
2 = 2: The group or the faction in the village/mohalla supported
3 = 3: My family members are traditional supporters/voters of th
4 = 4: I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to bene
5 = 5: The party has good leadership
6 = 6: The overall programme of the party is good
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q10b: (If candidate) What was the most important consideration in favour of the candidate?
1 = 1: People of my caste/community supported that candidate
2 = 2: The group or the faction in the village/mohalla supported
3 = 3: We have family ties or good relations with the candidate
4 = 4: I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to bene
5 = 5: I am impressed by the candidate’s personality
6 = 6: The candidate is accessible
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A

Q11: Is there any political party you particularly feel close to?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
3 = 3: Not a voter then
8 = 8: Don't remember

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?
1 = 1: Central government in Delhi
2 = 2: State government
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Interested in neither
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: UPA government
2 = 2: NDA government
3 = 3: Both equally good
4 = 4: Both equally bad
8 = 8: No opinion/D.K.

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?
1 = 1: Fully satisfed
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: No opinion/D.K.

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?
1 = 1: Good choice
2 = 2: Don't offer good choice
8 = 8: Can't say/No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Does not make any difference
2 = 2: Don't offer good choice
8 = 8: Can't say/No opinion

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?
1 = 1: There is no harm in it
2 = 2: Acceptable only in special circumstances
3 = 3: Coalition government is not good
8 = 8: Can't say/No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Democracy is better
2 = 2: Dictatorship is better
3 = 3: Makes no difference
8 = 8: No opinion/D.K

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?
1 = 1: Fully agree
2 = 2: Somewhat agree
3 = 3: Somewhat disagree
4 = 4: Fully disagree
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Limit ownership
2 = 2: Should not limit ownership
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: D.K.

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?
1 = 1: Increased
2 = 2: Same as before
3 = 3: Decreased
4 = 4: Malpractices never take place
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

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?
1 = 1: Daily
2 = 2: Weekly
3 = 3: On festivals
4 = 4: 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?
1 = 1: Frequently
2 = 2: Occassionally
3 = 3: Rarely
4 = 4: 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?
1 = 1: Daily/almost everyday
2 = 2: At least 3-4 times in a week
3 = 3: At least once a week
4 = 4: Never

Q32a(1): (If read news paper) During this election which Newspapers did you read? (1st choice)
87 = Kashmir Observer' 88 '088 Aftab' 89 '089 State Times'

Q35: Have you heard or seen the advertisement of parties/candidates on radio or on T.V.?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: Don't remember

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?
1 = 1: Once or twice
2 = 2: 3-4 times
3 = 3: Many times
4 = 4: 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?
1 = 1: Proper
2 = 2: Not proper
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: No opinion/DK

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?
1 = 1: Justified
2 = 2: Not justified
8 = 8: No opinion/DK
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Neither mosque nor temple
2 = 2: Mosque should be built
3 = 3: Temple should be built
4 = 4: Both Mosque and temple should be
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: No opinion/Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: No 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...?
1 = 1: Agree with 1
2 = 2: Agree with 2
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Approve
2 = 2: Disapprove
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say/DK

A9: Would you say that you belong to the majority community or you belong to the minority community?
1 = 1: Minority
2 = 2: Majority
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

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?
1 = 1: Very
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not at all
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: More safe
2 = 2: As safe as before
3 = 3: Less safe
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Should be suppressed
2 = 2: Resolved through negotiation
3 = 3: I have not heard of Kashmir problem
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: No 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?
1 = 1: India will get latest technology
2 = 2: Will place India in a subservient position to US
3 = 3: I have not heard of India-US Nuclear Deal
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: The Naxalites spread needless violence
2 = 2: The Naxalites struggle for the rights of the poor
3 = 3: Their demands are genuine but not their methods
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

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....?
1 = 1: Agree with (1)
2 = 2: Agree with (2)
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: UPA
2 = 2: NDA
3 = 3: Both good
4 = 4: Both Bad
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: More than one party
2 = 2: Only one party
3 = 3: No parties
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Major differences
2 = 2: Minor differences
3 = 3: No differences
8 = 8: Don't know/Can't say

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?
1 = 1: A high level of economic growth
2 = 2: Making sure that the country has a strong defence force
3 = 3: Seeing that people have secure jobs
4 = 4: Trying to make our villages and cities more beautiful
5 = 5: Ensuring social harmony and unity
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Not even once
2 = 2: Once
3 = 3: Twice
4 = 4: More than two times
5 = 5: Very often
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: No one
2 = 2: Very few
3 = 3: Some
4 = 4: Many
5 = 5: Almost every one
8 = 8: D.K.

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?
1 = 1: Feel obliged
2 = 2: Vote as they wish
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: No one
2 = 2: Very few
3 = 3: Some
4 = 4: Many
5 = 5: Almost every one
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

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?
1 = 1: No, politicians cannot find out how individual voters vot
2 = 2: Politicians can rarely find out how individual voters vot
3 = 3: Sometimes they can find out how individual voters vote
4 = 4: Most of the time they can obtain information on how voter
5 = : They can always find out how voters vote
8 = 8: Can't say/DK

C12: Thinking of the way elections are conducted in India, what do you feel - are elections fair, somewhat fair or unfair?
1 = 1: Fair
2 = 2: Somewhat fair
3 = 3: Unfair
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Prosperity has come
2 = 2: Only rich have benefited
3 = 3: No one has benefited
8 = 8: No opinion

C14a: (If yes) In the last five years, have you or someone from your family benifitted from Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme?
1 = 1: Benefited
2 = 2: Not benefited
8 = 8: DK
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: D.K.

D2: Would you say that persons we elect by voting generally care about what people like you think, or that they don’t care?
1 = 1: Don't care
2 = 2: Care
8 = 8: D.K

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?
1 = 1: Strongly agree
2 = 2: Somewhat aggree
3 = 3: Somewhat disagree
4 = 4: Fully disagree
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Has no effect
2 = 2: Has effect
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

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?
1 = 1: Democratic
2 = 2: Undemocratic
3 = 3: Neither
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: DK/Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

D7a: (If Yes) How often do you attend these meetings?
1 = 1: Attend regularly
2 = 2: Attend sometimes
3 = 3: Never attend
8 = 8: Don't remember
9 = 9: N.A.

D8: (If urban) In the last one-year have you attended any ward meeting?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: Don't remember
9 = 9: N.A.

D8a: If a ward meeting were to be held, would you attend it?
1 = 1: Certainly Yes
2 = 2: Maybe Yes
3 = 3: May be No
4 = 4: Certainly No
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Great deal
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not very much
4 = 4: Not at all
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Benefits gone to well-to-do
2 = 2: Poor and needy also benefitted
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: DK

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?
1 = 1: Much better
2 = 2: Better
3 = 3: Same
4 = 4: Worse
5 = 5: Much worse
8 = 8: No opinion

E3: In whatever financial condition you are placed today, on the whole are you satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Often
2 = 2: Sometimes
3 = 3: Never
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Middle class
2 = 2: Working class
7 = 7: Others

E9: I will read out few statements about your income. Please tell me, which of the following statements is closest to your situation?
1 = 1: Our income covers the needs well, we can save
2 = 2: Our income covers the needs all right, without much diffi
3 = 3: Our income does not cover the needs, there are difficulti
4 = 4: Our income does not cover our needs, there are great diff
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Government
2 = 2: Private companies
3 = 3: Both
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Mayawati
2 = 2: Manmohan Singh
3 = 3: L.K. Advani
4 = 4: None of the three
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
7 = 7: Others

E14: And who in your opinion are not citizens of India?
0 = 0: Those who do not take part in elections and other affairs
1 = 1: Those not born in india, or to Indian parents, including
2 = 2: Terrorists/separatists or those who help them
3 = 3: Those with loyalties other than towards India
4 = 4: Those who do not have respect for the flag, or unity of I
5 = 5: NRIs, PIO card holders
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Pranab Mukharjee
2 = 2: Sonia Gandhi
3 = 3: Manmohan Singh
4 = 4: Rahul Gandhi
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: No opinion

Z1: Now let us talk about this village/ town you live in. How long have you lived here?
1 = 1: Less than 5 years
2 = 2: 5 to 10 years
3 = 3: More than 10 years
4 = 4: Entire life

Z1a(1): (If Not all life) Where did you come from? (State)
1 = 01: ANDHRA PRADESH
2 = 02: ARUNACHAL PRADESH
3 = 03: ASSAM
4 = 04: BIHAR
5 = 05: GOA
6 = 06: GUJARAT
7 = 07: HARYANA
8 = 08: HIMACHAL PRADESH
9 = 09: JAMMU & KASHMIR
10 = 10: KARNATAKA
11 = 11: KERALA
12 = 12: MADHYA PRADESH
13 = 13: MAHARASHTRA
14 = 14: MANIPUR
15 = 15: MEGHALAYA
16 = 16: MIZORAM
17 = 17: NAGALAND
18 = 18: ORISSA
19 = 19: PUNJAB
20 = 20: RAJASTHAN
21 = 21: SIKKIM
22 = 22: TAMIL NADU
23 = 23: TRIPURA
24 = 24: UTTAR PRADESH
25 = 25: WEST BENGAL
26 = 26: A.& N.ISLANDS
27 = 27: CHANDIGARH
28 = 28: DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI
29 = 29: DAMAN & DIU
30 = 30: DELHI
31 = 31: LAKSHAWDEEP
32 = 32: PONDICHERRY
33 = 33: JHARKHAND
34 = 34: CHHATTISGARH
35 = 35: UTTARANCHAL
97 = 97: Outside India
99 = 99: N.A.

Z3: Gender
1 = 1: Male
2 = 2: Female

Z4: What is your marital status?
1 = 1: Married
2 = 2: Married, gauna not performed
3 = 3: Widowed
4 = 4: Divorced
5 = 5: Separated
6 = 6: Deserted
7 = 7: Never married
9 = 9: No information

Z5: Label of Education (Respondent)
0 = 0: Non literate
1 = 1: Below Primary
2 = 2: Primary pass/Middle fail
3 = 3: Middle pass/Matric fail
4 = 4: Matric
5 = 5: College no-degree
6 = 6: Graduate
7 = 7: Post Graduate
8 = 8: Professional degrees
9 = 9: NA

Z5a: (If R studied and is less than 25 years of age) Are you still continuing your studies?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
9 = 9: N.A.

Z6: What is your main occupation?
20 = 20: Elected Officials: Top central/state level
21 = 21: Elected Officials: District level elected officials
29 = 29: Other administrative, managerial and clerical workers
50 = 50: Mechanics, machine tool operators, drivers
69 = 69: Other semi-skilled and unskilled workers

Z6b: (If Yes) What do you mainly do?
1 = 1: Works in the family farm/fields
2 = 2: Runs petty shop/sundry business/ day care centre in the f
3 = 3: Piecemeal work like rolling papad, incense sticks, making
4 = 4: Helps husband in his business/profession
7 = 7: Any other work
9 = 9: N.A.

Z7: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
222 = 222 Gowda, Gavalla, Setti Balija, Ediga, Krishna Balija
870 = 870 Christians No Caste/Other Christians

Z7a: And what is your caste group?
1 = 1: Scheduled Caste (SC)
2 = 2: Scheduled Tribe (ST)
3 = 3: Other Backward Caste
4 = 4: Others
9 = 9: N.A.

Z8: Religion
1 = 1: Hindu
2 = 2: Muslim
3 = 3: Christian
4 = 4: Sikh
5 = 5: Buddhist/Neo Buddhist
6 = 6: Jain
7 = 7: Animism
8 = 8: No religion
9 = 9: Others

Z10: Do you have voter identity card?
1 = 1: Yes I have
2 = 2: Photographed but did not get it
3 = 3: Have, but it has mistake
4 = 4: Do not have
5 = Had but lost it
7 = Others
9 = 9: No information

Z11: Area/Locality
1 = 1: Village
2 = 2: Town(Below 1 Lakh)
3 = 3: City (above 1 Lakh)
4 = 4: Metropolitan city(above 10 lakhs)

Z12: Total number of family member(Adult)
0 = 0: Blank/NA
1 = 1: One
2 = 2: Two
3 = 3: Three
4 = 4: Four
5 = 5: Five
6 = 6: Six
7 = 7: Seven
8 = 8: Eight
9 = 9: Nine and above

Z14: Type of house where R lives (own or rented)
1 = 1: Hut/Juggi Jhopri
2 = 2: Kutcha house
3 = 3: Kutcha-Pucca
4 = 4: Mixed house
5 = 5: Pucca independent house
6 = 6: Flats
9 = 9: N.A.

Z16a: Bicycle
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: Yes

Z16c: Number of telephones
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: One
2 = 2: Two
3 = 3: Three
4 = 4: Four
5 = 5: Five
6 = 6: Six
7 = 7: Seven
8 = 8: Eight
9 = 9: Nine and above

X2: Were there any other people immediately present who might be listening duringthe interview?
1 = 1: No one
2 = 2: Children
3 = 3: Husband/wife
4 = 4: Other adult family members
5 = 5: Small crowd
9 = 9: N.A.

X3: In how many questions did the respondent check with others for information to answer for questions?
1 = 1: None
2 = 2: One or two
3 = 3: Three to five
4 = 4: five to ten
5 = 5: More than 10
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Secretly
2 = 2: Openly
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Felt free
2 = 2: Did not feel free
8 = 8: 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?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
3 = 3: not sure
9 = 9: N.A.

1 = 1: Yes, very much
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not at all
9 = 9: N.A.