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 Kerala - 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 Tamil Nadu. 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 Tamil Nadu?
Q12: 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?
Q13a: Now I will ask you to compare M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa. Who among the two do you think is better on the matters - Running the administration/govt?
Q13b: Now I will ask you to compare M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa. Who among the two do you think is better on the matters - Concern for the poor?
Q13c: Now I will ask you to compare M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa. Who among the two do you think is better on the matters - For development of Tamil Nadu?
Q13a(a): Who is more corrupt?
Q13a(b): Who is more Nepotist?
Q13a(c): Who is more Authoritarian?
Q14: What is your assessment of the work done by the DMK government in Tamil Nadu during the last five years? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q15: If you had to compare the present DMK government led by Karunanidhi with the previous AIADMK government led by Jayalalitha – which has been better?
Q16: Now compare the recently held VS election in your area with VS elections held in 2006. Do you think in this election rigging, intimidation, fraud and other malpractices have increased or decreased, or would you say that its never take place?
Q17: Whch one of these do you agree with about the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's controll over the corruption?
Q18: How would you rate M Karunanidhi’s performance as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu – very good, good, bad or very bad?
Q19: Thinking of how you have voted in previous elections, how would you describe yourself. Are you a DMK supporter, a AIADMK supporter, a Congress supporter, supporter of some other party or not a committed supporter of any party?
Q20a: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the M Karunanidhi’s govt in the state in the last five years. Do you think The Condition of roads have improved or deteriorated?
Q20b: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the M Karunanidhi’s govt in the state in the last five years. Do you think The Supply of Electricity have improved or deteriorated?
Q20c: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the M Karunanidhi’s govt in the state in the last five years. Do you think The Supply of Drinking water have improved or deteriorated?
Q20d: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the M Karunanidhi’s govt in the state in the last five years. Do you think Quality of education in government schools have improved or deteriorated?
Q20e: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the M Karunanidhi’s govt in the state in the last five years. Do you think Medical facilities in government Hospitals have improved or deteriorated?
Q20f: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the M Karunanidhi’s govt in the state in the last five years. Do you think Law and Order situation have improved or deteriorated?
Q20g: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the M Karunanidhi’s govt in the state in the last five years. Do you think Public Bus service have improved or deteriorated?
Q21: How do you rate the present DMK-government of Tamil Nadu in tems of corruption. Is it very corrupt, somewhat corrupt, or not corrupt at all?
Q22: If you had to compare Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa – whose government is likely to be more corrupt?
Q23: Have you heard of the Commonwealth Games scam?
Q24: Have you heard of 2G telecom scam?
Q24a(a): (If Heard in Q24) Now I will read out a few names allegedly associated with 2G scam. In your opinion to what extent is A Raja responsible for the 2G scam – to a great extent, somewhat, not at all?
Q24a(b): (If Heard in Q24) Now I will read out a few names allegedly associated with 2G scam. In your opinion to what extent is Kanimozhi responsible for the 2G scam – to a great extent, somewhat, not at all?
Q24a(c): (If Heard in Q24) Now I will read out a few names allegedly associated with 2G scam. In your opinion to what extent is Dayalu Ammal responsible for the 2G scam – to a great extent, somewhat, not at all?
Q24a(d): (If Heard in Q24) Now I will read out a few names allegedly associated with 2G scam. In your opinion to what extent is Karunanidhi responsible for the 2G scam – to a great extent, somewhat, not at all?
Q24b: (If heard) How much of an effect did the 2G telecom scam have on your voting decision in the recently concluded elections?
Q24c: (If 2G scam had great deal of effect or somewhat effect in 24b) What kind of an effect did the 2G scam have on your voting choice?
Q25a: A Raja has been targeted in the 2G telecom scam because he is a Dalit. Do you agree with this statement?
Q25b: 2G telecom scam has hurt Tamil Nadu’s image. Do you agree with this statement?
Q25c: DMK govt did little to highlight the sufferings of Tamils in Sri Lanka. Do you agree with this statement?
Q25d: A separate Tamil Eelam is no longer possible. It’s a dead issue. Do you agree with this statement?
Q25e: Tamil Nadu has been neglected by the UPA govt at the Centre. Do you agree with this statement?
Q25f: DMK govt has failed to take up the issue of attacks on Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy. Do you agree with this statement?
Q25g: DMK govt has done more than any other govt to promote Tamil language and culture. Do you agree with this statement?
Q26: Have you heard about factionalism and infighting among DMK leaders?
Q26a: (If yes)To what extent it influenced your voting decision - a great deal, somewhat or not at all?
Q27a(1): DMK promised several things to the voters ahead of the elections. Can you tell me at least three 'free' things which DMK promised? (1st response)
Q27b(1): DMK promised several things to the voters ahead of the elections. Can you tell me at least three 'free' things which DMK promised? (2nd response)
Q27c(1): DMK promised several things to the voters ahead of the elections. Can you tell me at least three 'free' things which DMK promised? (3rd response)
Q27a(2): AIADMK promised several things to the voters ahead of the elections. Can you tell me at least three 'free' things which AIADMK promised? (1st response)
Q27b(2): AIADMK promised several things to the voters ahead of the elections. Can you tell me at least three 'free' things which AIADMK promised? (2nd response)
Q27c(2): AIADMK promised several things to the voters ahead of the elections. Can you tell me at least three 'free' things which AIADMK promised? (3rd response)
Q28a(1): Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched during the last five years. Please tell me are you aware of the schemes - Rice at Re 1/kg?
Q28a(2): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this schemes?
Q28b(1): Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched during the last five years. Please tell me are you aware of the schemes - Free Colour TVs?
Q28b(2): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this schemes?
Q28c(1): Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched during the last five years. Please tell me are you aware of the schemes - Free LPG-cum-stoves?
Q28c(2): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this schemes?
Q28d(1): Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched during the last five years. Please tell me are you aware of the schemes - Kalaignar insurance scheme?
Q28d(2): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this schemes?
Q28e(1): Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched during the last five years. Please tell me are you aware of the schemes - Kalaignar free housing scheme?
Q28e(2): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this schemes?
Q28f(1): Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched during the last five years. Please tell me are you aware of the schemes - Marriage assistance scheme?
Q28f(2): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this schemes?
Q29: Have you heard about the LTTE?
Q29a: (If Yes) While talking to people about the LTTE, some people say that the demands of LTTE were not at all justified, while some say that though the demands of LTTE were justified. What is your opinion?
Q30: Please tell me how important was the issue of price rise for you personally when you voted in this election?
Q30a: (If very important or somewhat important) In your opinion, which government is more responsible for rising prices Congress-led Central govt or DMK govt in the State?
Q31: Now I would like to know your opinion about coalition governments. While some people believe that there is no harm in coalition government, some believe that in special circumstances there is no alternative to it. What is your opinion in this regard?
Q32: In your opinion was Vijaykanth’s (DMDK) decision to form an alliance with Jayalalitha (AIADMK) a good decision, or a bad decision?
Q33: In your opinion was Jayalalithaa’s (AIADMK) decision to break the alliance with Vaiko (MDMK) a good decision, or a bad decision?
Q34: In your opinion was the DMK’s decision of forming an alliance with the Congress even under pressure from the Congress a good decision, or a bad decision?
Q35a: Here are some statements about DMK leader Karunanidhi. Do you agree or disagree with the statement - There’s nothing wrong in Karunanidhi promoting his family members in politics?
Q35b: Here are some statements about DMK leader Karunanidhi. Do you agree or disagree with the statement - Karunanidhi is too old to become the Chief Minister?
Q35c: Here are some statements about DMK leader Karunanidhi. Do you agree or disagree with the statement - Karunanidhi is rightly projecting Stalin as the next Party chief?
Q36: Who do you think is best suited to be M Karunanidhi’s successor – Stalin, Azhagiri, Kanimozhi, Dayanidhi Maran or someone else?
Q37: If there were no alliances between different political parties and all parties were contesting in your seat/constituency, who would have voted for?
Q38: 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, how many poeple accept the distribution of such gifts?
Q39: 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?
Q40: During this election campaign, in your opinion, which of the two alliances – DMK or AIADMK – distributed more money in your locality?
Q41a: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which of the two parties– DMK or AIADMK, is better at addressing their Women issues?
Q41b: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which of the two parties– DMK or AIADMK, is better at addressing their Farmer issues?
Q41c: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which of the two parties– DMK or AIADMK, is better at addressing their Poor issues?
Q41d: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which of the two parties– DMK or AIADMK, is better at addressing their Youth issues?
Q41e: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which of the two parties– DMK or AIADMK, is better at addressing their Dalits issues?
Q41f: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which of the two parties– DMK or AIADMK, is better at addressing their Fishermen issues?
Q42: Have you heard about the Sethusamudram Project?
Q42a: (If Yes) While talking to people we found that some people say that the Sethusamudram Project should not be implemented as it surts the religious sentiments of some people. What is your opinion?
Q43: 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?
Q44: In whatever financial condition you are placed today, on the whole are you satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q45: 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?
Q46: 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?
Q47: 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?
Q48: 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?
Q49a: For election related news, did you use/access the sources from TV?
Q49b: For election related news, did you use/access the sources from Radio?
Q49c: For election related news, did you use/access the sources from Newspaper?
Q49d: For election related news, did you use/access the sources from Internet/Website?
Q50: In your opinion, should the DMK government 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?