F10: May I 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 Vidhan Sabha, we find that some people were not able to vote. How about you - were you able to vote or not?
1 = 1: Could not vote
2 = 2: Voted
8 = 8: No opinion

Q1a: (If Voted) Whom did you vote for?
1 = 01: Congress
2 = 02: BJP
3 = 03: JD(U)
4 = 04: CPI
5 = 05: CPI(M)
6 = 06: BSP
7 = 07: NCP
8 = 08: Samajwadi party
19 = 19: RJD (Laloo)
20 = 20: LNJP (Paswan)
21 = 21: CPI(ML)(L)
22 = 22: IPF
23 = 23: MCC (AK Roy)
29 = 29: JMM (Soren)
96 = 96: Independents
97 = 97: Any other parties
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: Blank/Refused/Not voted

Q1c: (If Voted) When did you finally make up your mind about whom to vote for?
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: Not Applicable

Q1d: (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: Not applicable

Q1e: (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: Not applicable

Q2: (If Voted) Did you consult someone before casting your vote?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q2a: (If Yes) Whose opinion did you take into account while voting?
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
9 = 9: N.A.

Q3: ( If Voted) On the whole what do you feel, did you vote on your own or were influenced by the opinion of others?
1 = 1: Own Decision only
2 = 2: Influenced by others opinion
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q4: (If Voted) Which factor did you take into account while voting - Candidate, Party, Caste or any other factor?
1 = 1: Candidate
2 = 2: Party
3 = 3: Caste community
4 = 4: Something else
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q5: Comparing these elections to the previous Vidhan Sabha elections, do you feel that malpractices during elections in your area has gone down, has increased, has remained the same or it never happened in your area?
1 = 1: More than before
2 = 2: Less than before
3 = 3: Same as before
4 = 4: No malpractices occur at all
8 = 8: No opinion

Q6: 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/DK

Q7a: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you attended election meetings?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: No opinion

Q8: 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

Q10: Who according to you should be the next Chief Minister of Bihar?
1 = 01: Laloo Yadav
2 = 02: Nitish Kumar
3 = 03: Rabri Devi
4 = 04: Sushil Modi
5 = 05: Shivanand Tiwari
6 = 06: Raghuvansh Prasad Singh
7 = 07: Ramvilas Paswan
8 = 08: Mehboob Ali Kaiser
11 = 11: Anyone from RJD
21 = 21: Anyone from JD(U)
31 = 31: Anyone from LJP
41 = 41: Anyone from Congress
51 = 51: Anyone from BJP
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Can't say/Don't know
99 = 99: Refuse to answer/Blank

Q11: During the last few elections you (or your family or you voted for the first time) on the basis of that please tell- did you vote for Congress, voted for BJP, voted for RJD, voted for JD(U), voted for LJP, or any other party?
1 = 1: Congress supporter
2 = 2: BJP supporter
3 = 3: RJD supporter
4 = 4: JD(U) supporter
5 = 5: LJP supporter
6 = 6: Supporter of some other party
7 = 7: Not a supporter of any particular party
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q13: Now I would like to know your opinion about coalition government. While some people believe that there is no harm in coalition government, some believe that in special circumstances there is no alternative? What do you feel about this?
1 = 1: Nothing wrong
2 = 2: Only in special circumstances
3 = 3: Under no circumstances
8 = 8: No opinion

Q14: What is your opinion of the work done by the JD(U)/BJP government during the last five years- are you satisfied or dissatisfied?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q15: If we compare the present JD(U)/BJPgovernment with the earlier RJD government, which one of the two is better in your opinion?
1 = 1: RJD
2 = 2: JD(U)
3 = 3: Both equally good
4 = 4: Both equally bad
8 = 8: No opinion

Q16: 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 satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: No opinion/D.K.

Q17a: Now I would like to know from you the work undertaken by the JD(U)/BJP government during the last five years. During the last five years, safety for women have improved, deteriorated or remained same?
1 = 1: Improved
2 = 2: Remained same
3 = 3: Deteriorated
8 = 8: D.K.

Q19: Who in your opinion among the three leaders from Bihar, i.e., Ramvilas Paswan, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar is the best?
1 = 1: Ramvilas Paswan
2 = 2: Laloo Prasad Yadav
3 = 3: Nitish Kumar
8 = 8: D.K.

Q20a: If we compare the major parties in Bihar- Congress, BJP, JD(U), RJD, LJP, who according to you best serves the interests of the for Dalits?
1 = 1: Congress
2 = 2: BJP
3 = 3: JD(U)
4 = 4: RJD
5 = 5: LJP
8 = 8: No opinion

Q22a: During the last five years of JD(U)/BJP rule, have inflation increased, have decreased, have remained the same?
1 = 1: Increased
2 = 2: Remained same
3 = 3: Decreased
8 = 8: D.K.

Q23: Now I will read out few statements with regards to good governance in Bihar. Please tell me the one with which you agree the most?
1 = 1: There has been remarkable development in Bihar during the the last five years
2 = 2: There has been development during the last few years but not as much as the government claims
3 = 3: Development during the last few years has benefited only a few, not people like me
4 = 4: The claims of good governance and development are mere li
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q24: Did you hear or read about any campaigning done by Rahul Gandhi during these Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: No opinion

Q25: Has Congress in your area in the last year gained in influence or has weakened or it remains the same?
1 = 1: Strong
2 = 2: Weak
3 = 3: Similar
8 = 8: No opinion

Q26a: 1: Votes during these elections were cast only on the basis of good governance and development; 2: Though good governance and development were taken into account but even then the main issue caste. Do you agree with 1st or 2nd?
1 = 1: Agree with first
2 = 2: Agree with second
8 = 8: no opinion

Q27a: (If Yes) Who will benefit the most out of the Bataidari Bill- big farmers, bataidar (share-cropper) or the landless?
1 = 1: Big farmers
2 = 2: Share Croppers
3 = 3: Landless
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q27b: (If yes) According to you, Nitish Kumar’s decision not to implement the Bataidari Bill is correct or incorrect?
1 = 1: Correct
2 = 2: Incorrect
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q28a: (If yes) People have different opinions with regards to the Mahadalit policy, while some believe that the policy is meant for good of the Mahadalits, others believe it to be vote bank politics and a step to divide the dalits. What is your opinion?
1 = 1: Will benifit Mahadalit
2 = 2: Vote bank politics
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q29: Have you heard of Naxalites/M.C.C./Maoists?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: D.K.

Q29a: (If yes) Some believe that the government should take more strong measures to stop Naxal violence; others say that the government should adopt soft measures towards the Naxals. What is your opinion?
1 = 1: Govt. should adopt strong measures
2 = 2: Govt. should adopt soft measures
3 = 3: Govt. policy should remain the same
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q31a: (If Yes) People have different views with regards to the tiff between BJP and Nitish Kumar over Narendra Modi. Some say Nitish kumar is a secular leader, a strong critic of Narendra Modi. What do you feel about this?
1 = 1: Opposition of Narendra Modi natural
2 = 2: Opposed Narendra Modi only for Muslim vote
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q32: Do you feel that Nitish Kumar should have broken his alliance with BJP before the polls and JD(U) should have contested the polls independently, or despite the differences between BJP and JD(U) the decision to contest the poll together was correct
1 = 1: Should have broken alliance
2 = 2: Decision to Contest in alliance correct
8 = 8: Can't say

Q33: What was the most important issue for you while voting during these elections- governance, CM’s image, prestige of caste?
1 = 1: Governance
2 = 2: CM Image
3 = 3: Prestige of caste
8 = 8: Can't say

Q34: Have you heard of Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say

Q35c: (If Yes) Does the child get mid-day meal in the school- everyday, sometimes, rarely or never?
1 = 1: Daily
2 = 2: Occasionally
3 = 3: Rarely
4 = 4: Never
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q39: Suppose there is a measuring scale of 1 to 10. At the bottom on this scale are the most developed states while at the top lie the least developed states. Where do you rank Bihar on this scale?
1 = 01: One
2 = 02: Two
3 = 03: Three
4 = 04: Four
5 = 05: Five
6 = 06: Six
7 = 07: Seven
8 = 08: Eight
9 = 09: Nine
10 = 10: Ten
98 = 98: No opinion

Q40: During the past five years the economic condition of your family has improved, has remained the same or has become worse?
1 = 1: Much better
2 = 2: Better
3 = 3: Same
4 = 4: Worse
5 = 5: Much worse
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q42(1): Now I will read out a few statements, please tell me to what extent did you take Kidnapping/Hooliganism into account while voting- very much, somewhat, not at all?
1 = 1: Very much
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not at all
8 = 8: No opinion

Q43: Out of these issues which one was the most important factor for you while voting?
1 = 1: Kidnapping/Hooliganism
2 = 2: Caste community pride
3 = 3: Job/Employment
4 = 4: Corruption/Rangdari
5 = 5: Development of state
8 = 8: No opinion

Q45a: 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?
1 = 1: Daily
2 = 2: Weekly
3 = 3: Only festivals
4 = 4: Never

Q46a: And what about these, how often do you practice Keeping fasts, rozas, etc - frequently, occasionally, rarely or never?
1 = 1: Frequently
2 = 2: Occasionally
3 = 3: Rarely
4 = 4: Never

Q47: In an ordinary week, how regularly do you read the newspaper - daily/almost everyday, 5-6 times in a week, 2-4 times in a week, 1-2 times in a week or never?
1 = 1: Daily
2 = 2: 5-6 times in a week
3 = 3: 2-4 times in a week
4 = 4: 1-2 days
5 = 5: Never

Q48: In an ordinary week, how regularly do you listen to news on radio –once a day, more than once a day, 5-6 times in a week, 2-4 times in a week, 1-2 days in a week or never?
1 = 1: Once a day
2 = 2: More than once a day
3 = 3: 5-6 times in a week
4 = 4: 2-4 times in a week
5 = 5: 1-2 days
6 = 6: Never

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

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: Lavel 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

Z6: What is your main occupation?
5 = 05: Accountants(with degree and working in good firm)
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 housewife) Except the household work do you work extra to increase the icome of your family?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
9 = 9: Not applicable

Z6c: (If yes) What do you mainly do?
1 = 1: Works in the family farm/field
2 = 2: Runs petty shop/ sundry business/ day care centre in the
3 = 3: Piecemeal work like rolling papad, incense sticks, making
4 = 4: Helps husband in his business/ profession
7 = 7: Others
9 = 9: Not applicable

Z7: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
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

Z9: 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 = 5: Had, but lost it
7 = 7: Others
9 = 9: No information

Z10: Do you have Ration card?
1 = 1: Above poverty line
2 = 2: Below poverty line
3 = 3: Antyodaya
4 = 4: Annapurna
5 = 5: Do not have
6 = 6: Had, but lost it
7 = 7: Others
9 = 9: N.A.

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: Do you or members of your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: Yes

Z16l: Number of Goats/Sheeps?
0 = 0: None
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.

X7: Overall was the respondent cooperative?
1 = 1: Yes, very much
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not at all
9 = 9: N.A.

1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No