Assembly Constituencies
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F10: May I begin the interview now?
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?
Q1a: (If Voted) Whom did you vote for?
Q1b: (If Voted)When did you finally make up your mind about whom to vote for?
Q1c: (If Not Voted) What was the main reason due to which you could not vote in this election?
Q1d: (If Voted) Did the election officer correctly put the mark on your finger?
Q2: Who did you vote for during the last Lok Sabha elections held in 2009? I mean the MP elections for electing the Central Government in Delhi.
Q3: 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?
Q4a: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you attend election meetings?
Q4b: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you participate in processions/rallies?
Q4c: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you go home to home for canvassing?
Q4d: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you collect funds?
Q4e: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you distribute Pamphlets/ Put up posters?
Q5: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the campaign to ask for your vote?
Q6: (If Voted) In deciding who to vote for in the just concluded elections, whose opinion mattered to you most?
Q7: Thinking about the just concluded assembly election in Assam - which was the most important issue in elections which you took into consideration while deciding who to vote for?
Q8: 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?
Q8a: (If ‘Party’ in Q8) What was the most important consideration in favour of the party?
Q8b: (If ‘Candidate’ in Q8) What was the most important consideration in favour of the candidate?
Q9: Now I will ask you about the last Assembly Elections held in 2006? I mean the election held for electing the state government in Assam. Were you able to cast your vote or not?
Q9a: (If Yes) Whom did you vote for in 2006 Assembly Election?
Q10: What is your opinion about the performance of the Congress led UPA Government during the last two years. I mean the Central government in Delhi. – would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q11: After this election who would you prefer as the next Chief Minister of Assam?
Q12: Thinking of how you have voted in previous elections, how would you describe yourself. Are you a Congress supporter, an AGP supporter, a BJP supporter, an AIUDF supporter, supporter of some other party or not a committed supporter of any party?
Q13: What is your assessment of the work done by the Congress-led government in Assam in the last five years? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q14: If you compare the first term of the Tarun Gogoi led Congress government between 2001 and 2006, with the second term of the present Tarun Gogoi led Congress government, in your opinion which one of two governments has been better?
Q15: 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?
Q16: How would you rate Tarun Gogoi’s performance as the Chief Minister of your state – very good, good, bad or very bad?
Q17: Now compare the recently held Assembly election in your area with elections held in 2006. Do you think in this election things like rigging, intimidation, fraud and other malpractices have increased, decreased or remained the same?
Q18: What is your assessment of the work done by the MLA from your seat in the last five years? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q19: If AGP forms the next government, which of the following AGP leaders you would like to see as the next Chief Minister – Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, Chandramohan Patowary or Brindaban Goswami?
Q20: If Congress party forms the next government, which of the following Congress leaders you would like to see as the next Chief Minister – Tarun Gogoi, Pradyut Bordoloi, Himanta Biswa Sarma?
Q21: Are you aware of Central Govt.’s talks with some ULFA leaders?
Q22a: (1) Central govt’s talks with some ULFA leaders are important for bringing permanent peace to Assam. (2) ULFA is a terrorist organisation. No talks should be held with it by the Central Government. Do you agree?
Q22b: (1) It is vital for the Central govt to include the Paresh Barua faction of the ULFA in the peace talks (2) The participation of the Paresh Barua’sfaction of the ULFA in peace talks is notimportant. Do you agree?
Q22c: (1) Amnesty should be given to surrendered ULFA militants. (2) Amnesty should not be given to surrendered ULFA militants as they have a criminal past. Do you agree?
Q22d: (1) ULFA’s demand for a sovereign and separate Assam is justified. (2) Assam is an integral part of India and should remain so. Do you agree?
Q23a: Now I will ask you to assess the work done by the Tarun Gogi government in the state during last five years. Do you think the condition of roads have improved or deteriorated?
Q23b: Now I will ask you to assess the work done by the Tarun Gogi government in the state during last five years. Do you think the supply of electricity have improved or deteriorated?
Q23c: Now I will ask you to assess the work done by the Tarun Gogi government in the state during last five years. Do you think the supply of drinking water have improved or deteriorated?
Q23d: Now I will ask you to assess the work done by the Tarun Gogi government in the state during last five years. Do you think quality of education in government schools have improved or deteriorated?
Q23e: Now I will ask you to assess the work done by the Tarun Gogi government in the state during last five years. Do you think medical facilities in government hospitals have improved or deteriorated?
Q23f: Now I will ask you to assess the work done by the Tarun Gogi government in the state during last five years. Do you think controling flood have improved or deteriorated?
Q23g: Now I will ask you to assess the work done by the Tarun Gogi government in the state during last five years. Do you think law and order situation have improved or deteriorated?
Q23h: Now I will ask you to assess the work done by the Tarun Gogi government in the state during last five years. Do you think overall development of the state have improved or deteriorated?
Q24: How do you rate the present Tarun Gogoi-government of Assam in terms of corruption. Is it very corrupt, somewhat corrupt, or not corrupt at all?
Q25a: Now I will read out the names of a few scams. Please tell me have you heard of 2G telecom scam?
Q25b: Now I will read out the names of a few scams. Please tell me have you heard of NC Hills scam?
Q25c: Now I will read out the names of a few scams. Please tell me have you heard of Commonwealth Games scam?
Q26: Whch one of these do you agree with about the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's controll over the corruption?
Q27a: Now I will read out few statements on the performance of the Tarun Gogoi govt. during last five years. Condition of tea garden workers has deteriorated. Do you agree?
Q27b: Now I will read out few statements on the performance of the Tarun Gogoi govt. during last five years. Congress govt has succeeded in solving the insurgency problem. Do you agree?
Q27c: Now I will read out few statements on the performance of the Tarun Gogoi govt. during last five years. Atrocities by armed forces have increased. Do you agree?
Q27d: Now I will read out few statements on the performance of the Tarun Gogoi govt. during last five years. Influx of Bangladeshi migrants has increased. Do you agree?
Q27e: Now I will read out few statements on the performance of the Tarun Gogoi govt. during last five years. Harassment of Muslims has increased on the pretext of detection of foreigners. Do you agree?
Q28: Would you have preferred an alliance of AGP and BJP in Assam for contesting the assembly elections?
Q29: Would you have preferred an alliance of Congress and AIUDF in Assam for contesting the assembly elections?
Q30a: People from outside Assam can spoil the culture and way of life of the people of Assam. Do you agree with this statement?
Q30b: Insurgent groups such as ULFA have lost the popular support of the people, which they once enjoyed. Do you agree with this statement?
Q30c: An independent homeland for the Bodo ethnic group should be carved out of Assam. Do you agree with this statement?
Q30d: Bengali speaking Hindus who migrated from Bangladesh should be granted refugee status. Do you agree with this statement?
Q30e: compared to national parties, regional/local parties can provide better government in states. Do you agree with this statement?
Q31: Now I will ask you a question on the foreigners’ issue. Some people think it is still an important issue. Others say it has been blown out of proportion and is not an important issue now. What is your opinion?
Q31a: (Those who say important) Some believe the Congress is best suited to handle the Foreigners’ issue. Others believe AGP is best for this. Some who feel the BJP is best suited for issue. Which party according to you is best?
Q32: 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?
Q33: In whatever financial condition you are placed today, on the whole are you satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q34: 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, remain the same, become worse or much worse?
Q35: Which is the party you dislike most?
Q36: 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?
Q37: 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?
Q38: 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?
Q39: Should the Congress-led government in the state get another chance?
Z1: Now let us talk about this village/ town you live in. How long have you lived here?
Z1a: (If Not all life) Where did you come from?
Z2: What is your age?
Z3: Gender
Z4: What is your marital status?
Z5: Up to what level have you studied? (Respondent)
Z5a: Up to what level your father studied?
Z5a: Up to what level your mother studied?
Z6: What is your main occupation?
Z6a: What is/has been the main occupation of main earner of your family?
Z6b: (If Housewife) Aside from your housework, do you do anything that contributes to the family income?
Z6c: (If Yes) What do you mainly do?
Z7: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z7a: And what is your caste group?
Z8: What is your 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
Z16a: Do you or members of your household have Bicycle?
Z16b: Do you or members of your household have LPG?
Z16c: Do you or members of your household have Telephones/Mobiles?
Z16d: Do you or members of your household have Electric fan/cooler?
Z16e: Do you or members of your household have Television?
Z16f: Do you or members of your household have Scooters/motorcycles/mopeds?
Z16g: Do you or members of your household have Cars/jeeps/vans?
Z16h: Do you or members of your household have Airconditioner(AC)?
Z16i: Do you or members of your household have Tractor?
Z16j: Do you or members of your household have Fridge?
Z16k: Do you or members of your household have Pumping Set?
Z17a: (If rural) Livestock: Number of Goat/sheep
Z17b: (If rural) Livestock: Number of Cow/Oxen /buffalo/Camel
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 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?
X7: Overall was the respondent cooperative?