Q1: In the next few weeks assembly elections are to be held in Tamil Nadu. Have you heard about it?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know

Q3: (If yes) If Assembly Elections are held tomorrow which party or candidate will you vote for?
1 = 01: Congress
2 = 02: BJP
3 = 03: JD(U)
4 = 04: CPI
5 = 05: CPI(M)
6 = 06: BSP
15 = 15: Trinamul Congress
16 = 16: NCP
17 = 17: PDS
18 = 18: TMC
27 = 27: IUML
28 = 28: INL
31 = 31: JD(S)
33 = 33: SP
34 = 34: Samata party
39 = 39: RSP(B)
41 = 41: RSP
42 = 42: CPI (M) (L)
44 = 44: FBL
77 = 77: DPI
78 = 78: MGRK
80 = 80: MGR-ADMK
81 = 81: DMK
82 = 82: AIADMK
83 = 83: MDMK
84 = 84: PMK
85 = 85: TRC
86 = 86: PT
87 = 87: PNK
88 = 88: TB
89 = 89: MTD
90 = 90: DMDK
92 = 92: CNMK
96 = 96: Independents
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: NA

Q3a: (If yes) How sure are you about voting the same candidate/party in the forthcoming assembly election?
1 = 1: Absolutely sure
2 = 2: More or less sure
3 = 3: To early to commit
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know
9 = 9: NA

Q4: Now i will ask you about the Lok Sabha Election held in 2004. Were you able to cast your vote or not?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Do not remember

Q5: Who would you prefer as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
1 = 01: M. Karunanidhi
2 = 02: J. Jayalalitha
3 = 03: S. Ramdoss
4 = 04: E.V.K.S. Elangovan
5 = 05: M.K. Stalin
6 = 06: V. Gopalaswami(Vaiko)
7 = 07: Vijaykant
8 = 08: Dayanidhi Maran
9 = 09: P. Chidambaran
10 = 10: Any one from AIADMK
11 = 11: Any one from DMK
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: NA

Q6: While deciding to vote, what would be the most important consideration for you?
1 = 1: Candidate
2 = 2: Party
3 = 3: Caste-community
4 = 4: Something else
8 = 8: No opinion

Q7: What is your assessment of the work done by the AIADMK govt. in Tamil Nadu during the last 5 years. 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

Q8: Now I would like to compare the present AIADMK Govt. in the state with the previous DMK led Govt. Which Govt. do you think was better?
1 = 1: AIADMK government
2 = 2: DMK government
3 = 3: Both Equally good
4 = 4: Both Equally bad
8 = 8: No opinion

Q9(a): The condition of roads has improved or deteriorated?
1 = 1: Fully improved
2 = 2: Somewhat improved
3 = 3: Somewhat deteriorated
4 = 4: Fully deteriorated
8 = 8: No opinion

Q11: Do you think that the present AIADMK govt. in the state should be given another chance?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Don't know

Q12: 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 to it, and some believe that coalition govern
0 = 0: Could not understand
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/Don't know

Q13: How do you rate the present government of Tamil Nadu in terms of corruption. Is it very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not at all corrupt?
1 = 1: Very corrupt
2 = 2: Somewhat corrupt
3 = 3: Not at all corrupt
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know

Q14: How would you rate performance of Jayalalitha as the Chief Minister of your state?
1 = 1: Very bad
2 = 2: Bad
3 = 3: Good
4 = 4: Very good
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know

Q15(a): Who is your MLA?
1 = 1: Incorrect
2 = 2: Correct
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know

Q17: Thinking of how you have voted in previous elections, how would you describe yourself?
1 = 1: AIADMK supporter
2 = 2: DMK supporter
3 = 3: MDMK supporter
4 = 4: Not committed to any side
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know

Q18(a): Who is a better leader for running a Govt.?
1 = 1: Jayalalitha
2 = 2: K. Karunanidhi
3 = 3: No difference
8 = 8: No opinion

Q19(a): 1: State govt. best to provide relief to victims of Tsunami;2: Relief work after Tsunami was more on paper then reality
0 = 0: Could not understand
1 = 1: Agree with First
2 = 2: Agree with second
8 = 8: No opinion

Q20a: (If yes in Q20) What is your opinion about this bill. Is it justified or unjustified?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q21(a): Tamil Languages is under threat from Hindi Language. Do you agree.............
1 = 1: Fully agree
2 = 2: Somewhat agree
3 = 3: Somewhat disagree
4 = 4: Fully disagree
8 = 8: No opinion

Q22(a): (If yes) Do you think this will influence your decision to vote?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know
9 = 9: NA

Q22(b): (If yes) How will this will influence your decision to vote?
1 = 1: Shift from AIADMK alliance to DMK alliance
2 = 2: Shift from DMK alliance to AIADMK alliance
3 = 3: More committed to AIADMK alliance
4 = 4: More committed to DMK alliance
5 = 5: No change
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know
9 = NA

Q23: In your opinion, who is the true heir of the Dravidian movement?
1 = 1: Jayalalitha
2 = 2: Vaiko
3 = 3: Stalin
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know

Q26: In Tamil Nadu if all parties were contesting seperately, which party will you vote for?
1 = 01: Congress
2 = 02: BJP
3 = 03: JD(U)
4 = 04: CPI
5 = 05: CPI(M)
6 = 06: BSP
15 = 15: Trinamul Congress
16 = 16: NCP
17 = 17: PDS
18 = 18: TMC
27 = 27: IUML
28 = 28: INL
31 = 31: JD(S)
33 = 33: SP
34 = 34: Samata party
39 = 39: RSP(B)
41 = 41: RSP
42 = 42: CPI (M) (L)
44 = 44: FBL
77 = 77: DPI
78 = 78: MGRK
80 = 80: MGR-ADMK
81 = 81: DMK
82 = 82: AIADMK
83 = 83: MDMK
84 = 84: PMK
85 = 85: TRC
86 = 86: PT
87 = 87: PNK
88 = 88: TB
89 = 89: MTD
90 = 90: DMDK
92 = 92: CNMK
96 = 96: Independents
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: DK
99 = 99: NA

Q27(a): How much trust do you have on Jayalalitha?
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
88 = 88: No opinion
97 = 97: Not heard
99 = 99: N.A.

Q28: After this election which party or alliance would you like to form the government in Tamil Nadu?
1 = 01: Congress
2 = 02: BJP
3 = 03: JD(U)
4 = 04: CPI
5 = 05: CPI(M)
6 = 06: BSP
15 = 15: Trinamul Congress
16 = 16: NCP
17 = 17: PDS
18 = 18: TMC
20 = 20: DMK allies
21 = 21: AIADMK allies
27 = 27: IUML
28 = 28: INL
31 = 31: JD(S)
33 = 33: SP
34 = 34: Samata party
39 = 39: RSP(B)
41 = 41: RSP
42 = 42: CPI (M) (L)
44 = 44: FBL
77 = 77: DPI
78 = 78: MGRK
80 = 80: MGR-ADMK
81 = 81: DMK
82 = 82: AIADMK
83 = 83: MDMK
84 = 84: PMK
85 = 85: TRC
86 = 86: PT
87 = 87: PNK
88 = 88: TB
89 = 89: MTD
90 = 90: DMDK
92 = 92: CNMK
96 = 96: Independents
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: NA

B2: Gender
1 = 1: Male
2 = 2: Female

B3: What is your marital status?
1 = 1: Married
2 = 2: Unmarried
3 = 3: Living with someone but unmarried
4 = 4: Divorced/seperated
5 = 5: Widowed
9 = 9: NA

B4: Till what level have you studied?
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: Intermediate/College no degree
6 = 6: Graduate or equivalent
7 = 7: Post Graduate
8 = 8: Professional degree and Higher Research
9 = 9: NA

B5: What is your main occupation?
69 = 69: Other semi-skilled and unskilled workers

B6a: And what is your caste group?
1 = 1: Scheduled Caste(SC)
2 = 2: Scheduled Tribe(ST)
3 = 3: Other Backward Caste(OBC)
4 = 4: Other
9 = 9: NA

B7: Which religion do you follow?
1 = 1: Hindu
2 = 2: Muslim
3 = 3: Christian
4 = 4: Sikh
5 = 5: Buddhist
6 = 6: Jain
7 = 7: Parsi
8 = 8: Others

B8: How regularly do you read newspaper?
1 = 1: Daily
2 = 2: Frequently
3 = 3: Occassionally
4 = 4: Rarely
5 = 5: Never
8 = 8: No opinion

B11: How often do you offer prayer/puja/namaj?
1 = 1: Daily
2 = 2: Weekly
3 = 3: Only on festivals
4 = 4: Never
8 = 8: No opinion

B12: Area/Locality
1 = 1: Village
2 = 2: Town (Below 1 lakh)
3 = 3: City (Above 1 lakh)
4 = 4: Metropolitan City (Above 10 lakh)

B12a: (If Town/City) Type of house where R lives(Own or rented)
0 = 0: NA
1 = 1: House/Flat with 4 or more bedrooms
2 = 2: House/Flats with 3 or 4 bedrooms
3 = 3: House/Flat with 2 bedrooms (with kitchen and bath rooms)
4 = 4: House/Flat with 2 Pucca rooms (With kitchen)
5 = 5:House/Flat with 2 pucca rooms(Without kitchen)
6 = 6: House with 1 pucca room (With kitchen)
7 = 7: House with 1 pucca room (Without kitchen)
8 = 8: Mainly kutcha house
9 = 9: Slum/Jhuggi Jhopri/fully Kutcha

B12b: (If Village) Type of house where R lives(Own or rented)
0 = 0: NA
1 = 1: Pucca (both wall and roof made of pucca material)
2 = 2: Pucca-kucha (Either wall or roof is made of pucca material and of other kutcha material)
3 = 3: Kutcha (both wall and roof aremade of kutcha material other than materials mentioned in category 4)
4 = 4: Hut (both wall and roof are made of grass, leaves, mud, un-burnt brick or bamboo)

B13: Number of rooms in use in the household
0 = 0: Blank/No rooms
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

B15(a): Car/Jeep/Van/Tractor
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: Yes

B15(b): Colour or B/W Television
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: B/W
2 = 2: Colour

1 = 1: Up to Rs. 1,000
2 = 2: Rs. 1,001 - Rs. 2,000
3 = 3: Rs. 2,001 - Rs. 3,000
4 = 4: Rs. 3,001 - Rs. 4,000
5 = 5: Rs. 4,001 - Rs. 5,000
6 = 6: Rs. 5,001 - Rs. 10,000
7 = 7: Rs. 10,001 - Rs. 20,000
8 = 8: Rs. 20,001 and above
9 = 9: NA