Assembly Constituencies
Polling Station number
Respondent number
F6: 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 in Q1) Whom did you vote for?
Q1b: (If Voted in Q1) When did you finally make up your mind about whom to vote for?
Q1c: (If Voted in Q1) Did the election officer correctly put the mark on your finger?
Q1d: (If Voted in Q1) In deciding whom to vote for did you take anyone's advise?
Q1e: (If Yes in Q1d) Whose advice mattered to you the most?
Q1f: (If Not Voted in Q1) What was the main reason due to which you could not vote in this election?
Q2: After this election, who would you prefer as the next Chief Minister of Goa?
Q3a: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you attend election meetings during the recent election campaign?
Q3b: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you participat in processions/rallies during the recent election campaign?
Q3c: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you go home to home for canvassing during the recent election campaign?
Q3d: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you collect or gave funds during the recent election campaign?
Q3e: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you distribut Pamphlets/ Put up posters during the recent election campaign?
Q4: Thinking about the just concluded assembly election in Goa - What was the most important issue for you while deciding who to vote for?
Q5: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the campaign to ask for your vote?
Q6: Did any party or candidate contact you or a family member through a phone call or recorded voice or SMS during the campaign?
Q6a(i): (If yes) From which party/parties? (1st party)
Q6a(ii): (If yes) From which party/parties? (2nd party)
Q7: While deciding whom to vote for in the upcoming assembly elections, what mattered to you the most - party, chief ministerial candidate of a party or the local candidate?
Q8: Who did you vote for during the Lok Sabha elections held in 2014?
Q9: What is your assessment of the performance of the Narendra Modi-led NDA Government at the Centre during the last three years – would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q10: What is your assessment of the work done by the BJP government in Goa in the last five years? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q11: During the last two- three years have you or any of your family members benefited from any Government scheme?
Q11a: (If yes in Q11) Which scheme did you benefit from the most?
Q11b: (If yes in Q11) And who would you give credit for it - the Central govt., the State govt., local politicians /party worker, or local bureaucrat/government officer?
Q11c: (If yes to Q11) Whose help did you get?
Q12: Thinking of how you (or your family, in the case of first time voters) have voted in the last 4 to 5 assembly elections in Goa, how would you describe yourself? Which party’s traditional supporter are you?
Q13: What is your opinion about the performance of the your MLA during the last five years would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q14: In your opinion how much development has taken place in Goa in the last 5 years - a lot, somewhat or none at all?
Q15a: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BJP government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the medical facilities in government hospitals have improved or deteriorated?
Q15b: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BJP government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the condition of roads have improved or deteriorated?
Q15c: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BJP government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the supply of electricity have improved or deteriorated?
Q15d: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BJP government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the quality of education in government schools have improved or deteriorated?
Q15e: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BJP government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the supply of drinking water have improved or deteriorated?
Q15f: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BJP government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the public bus/public transportation services have improved or deteriorated?
Q15g: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BJP government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the law and order have improved or deteriorated?
Q15h: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BJP government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the curbing of corruption have improved or deteriorated?
Q16a: Have you heard about the scheme for making home (Indira/Rajiv Awas Yojna)?
Q16a(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the scheme for making home (Indira/Rajiv Awas Yojna)?
Q16b: Have you heard about the Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (MNREGA)?
Q16b(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (MNREGA)?
Q16c: Have you heard about the Free medical facilities (National Rural Health Mission)?
Q16c(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Free medical facilities (National Rural Health Mission)?
Q16d: Have you heard about the Pension money (old age, widow, disabilities etc.)?
Q16d(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Pension money (old age, widow, disabilities etc.)?
Q16e: Have you heard about the Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana?
Q16e(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana?
Q16f: Have you heard about the Jan Dhan Yojana?
Q16f(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Jan Dhan Yojana?
Q16g: Have you heard about the Swachh Bharat scheme?
Q16g(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Swachh Bharat scheme?
Q16h: Have you heard about the Digital India scheme?
Q16h(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Digital India scheme?
Q16i: Have you heard about the Skill India scheme?
Q16i(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Skill India scheme?
Q16j: Have you heard about the Make in India?
Q16j(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Make in India?
Q1k: Have you heard about the Prime Minister Crop Insurance scheme?
Q16k(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Prime Minister Crop Insurance scheme?
Q17: There is the view that voters vote for a party or candidate because he/she has received personal gift such as money/food/liquor from that party or candidate. In your area, how many poeple accepted the distribution of such gifts in this election?
Q18: 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?
Q19: The MGNREGA guarantees that the government will provide up to 100 days paid manual employment a year for any household in a rural area which demands it. To what extent do you think it helps the poor - not at all, to some extent or a great deal?
Q20a: Have you heard about the Griha Adhar Scheme/allowance to housewifes?
Q20a(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Griha Adhar Scheme/allowance to housewifes?
Q20b: Have you heard about the Ladli Laxmi/ financial assistance to girls, married women?
Q20b(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Ladli Laxmi/ financial assistance to girls, married women?
Q20c: Have you heard about the Dayanand Social Security/monthly allowance to senior citizens?
Q20c(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Dayanand Social Security/monthly allowance to senior citizens?
Q20d: Have you heard about the Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojaja/health insurance cover?
Q20d(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojaja/health insurance cover?
Q21a: (1): People faced trouble on account of demonitisation in the last few months, it will benefit the nation; (2) People faced trouble on account of demonitisation also the nation too has suffered losses. Do you agree with 1 or 2?
Q21b: (1): Aam Admi Party is only capable of cutting Congress and BJP’s votes and they will not be able to win much in terms of seats; (2) Aam Admi Party is a strong contender in Goa and will do well in the elections. Do you agree with 1 or 2?
Q22a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Narendra Modi has not lived up to his promise of bringing acche din?
Q22b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-For the development of Goa, it is nessesary that the ruling party at the Centre and the State should be the same?
Q22c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Even though Laxmikant Parsekar is the chief minister, Goa is being indirectly ruled by Manohar Parrikar?
Q22d: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Sanatan Sanstha should be banned in Goa?
Q22e: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Only Goans should be allowed to buy land in Goa?
Q22f: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Outsiders have contributed to Goa’s development?
Q22g: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-There is nothing wrong with some Goans identifying themselves as more Portuguese then Indian?
Q22h: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-There should be no restrictions on local citizens entering casinos?
Q23: Keeping in mind the work done by the Modi government over the last three years, would you say that it has taken care of the interests of the rich people more or has it taken care of the interests of the common man and poor people more?
Q24a: How much party posters/banners/hoardings do influence your voting decision - not at all, a little bit or a lot?
Q24b: How much political discussions on television does influence your voting decision - not at all, a little bit or a lot?
Q24c: How much crowds at party rallies do influence your voting decision - not at all, a little bit or a lot?
Q24d: How much speeches of political leaders do influence your voting decision - not at all, a little bit or a lot?
Q24e: How much election surveys do influence your voting decision - not at all, a little bit or a lot?
Q25: Goa has had two chief ministers from BJP over the last five years - Manohar Parrikar and Laxmikant Parsekar. In you assessment, whose tenure has been better?
Q26: If you had to compare the present BJP govt in Goa with the previous Cong govt., which govt according to you performed better?
Q27a: How important mining ban issue that was imposed in the state for you when you cast your vote - Very important, Somewhat important or Not at all important?
Q27b: How important Mopa airport construction issue that was imposed in the state for you when you cast your vote - Very important, Somewhat important or Not at all important?
Q27c: How important medium of instruction in primary schools issue that was imposed in the state for you when you cast your vote - Very important, Somewhat important or Not at all important?
Q27d: How important preservation of Goa’s culture issue that was imposed in the state for you when you cast your vote - Very important, Somewhat important or Not at all important?
Q27e: How important issue of Casinos that was imposed in the state for you when you cast your vote - Very important, Somewhat important or Not at all important?
Q27f: How important special status to Goa issue that was imposed in the state for you when you cast your vote - Very important, Somewhat important or Not at all important?
Q27g: How important Regional Plan 2021 issue that was imposed in the state for you when you cast your vote - Very important, Somewhat important or Not at all important?
Q28a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-State govt should continue giving grants to English medium primary schools?
Q28b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Mopa airport project should be investigated for speculative land deals?
Q28c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Marathi should be made the official language of the state along with Konkani?
Q28d: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-In the last five years, Goan society has become more communally polarized?
Q28e: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Goa should continue with the policy of a Uniform Civil Code (Goa Family Law)?
Q29: (1) Goa doesn’t require Special Status as State govt. has enough power to preserve its land and people by passing laws and amendments; (2) Special Status to Goa is the only option to preserve Goan land and identity. Do you agree with 1 or 2?
Q30: In your opinion, how serious a threat do outsiders pose to Goa’s culture - very serious, somewhat serious, not much serious or not at all serious?
Q31: In your opinion, which region has the BJP govt. paid more attention to in the last five years - North Goa or South Goa?
Q32: (1) Fish is being sold at affordable prices in Goa these days; (2) Fish is going beyond the reach of the common man in Goa due to rising prices. Do you agree with 1 or 2?
Q33: (1) All existing Casinos, offshore and onshore, should be banned; (2) Only offshore casinos should be banned not onshore ones; (3) There should be no ban on casinos whatsoever. Do you agree with 1, 2 or 3?
Q34: Which language should be the medium of teaching in primary schools in your view - Konkani, Marathi or English?
Q35: Do you support or oppose the construction of the Mopa airport?
Q36a: Which party is best for religious harmony in Goa?
Q36b: Which party is best for development of Goa?
Q36c: Which party is best for protection of Goa's environment?
Q36d: Which party is best for preserving Goa’s culture?
Q36e: Which party is best for creation of jobs?
Q36f: Which party is best for Rectification of Regional Plan 2021?
Q36g: Which party is best for the fishermen community?
Q36h: And which party is most corrupt?
Q36i: And which party is most nepotistic?
Q36j: And which party is most communal?
Q37: (1) Mining should be banned completely in Goa; (2) Mining should continue but with the existing extraction cap of 20 million tonnes; (3) Should continue and the extraction cap should be increased. Do you agree with 1, 2 or 3?
Q38: Were you affected by the ban on mining in the state between 2012 and 2014?
Q38a: (If yes in Q38) Did you receive any financial aid/debt relief from the state government?
Q39: Whenever developmental projects come in conflict with environmental concerns, which of the two according to you should get precedence - development or environment?
Q40a: Please tell me how often do you practice the religious activities like prayer/puja/namaz, etc – daily, weekly, only on festivals or never?
Q40b: Please tell me how often do you practice the religious activities like visiting temple/mosque/church/gurudwara, etc. – daily, weekly, only on festivals or never?
Q41: Are you a member of any caste or religious organisation or do you follow any community or religious leader?
Q41a: (If yes in Q41) Has the organisation or the community leader you follow, appealed to you to vote for any particular party or front in this election?
Q41b: (If yes in Q41a) How much influence did this appeal have on the way you voted in this election - a lot, somewhat or none at all?
Q42a: How regularly do you watch TV to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q42b: How regularly do you read newspaper to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q42c: How regularly do you listen to radio to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q42d: How regularly do you use internet/news website to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q43: In your opinion, which party will win in your assembly seat?
Q44a: Which party's rallies drew the maximum crowds in your locality?
Q44b: Which party's leaders speeches did you like the most in your locality?
Q44c: Which party's candidates posters did you see the most in your locality?
Q44d: Which party spent the most on its election campaign in your locality?
Q45a: How often do you use Facebook? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q45b: How often do you use Twitter? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q45c: How often do you use Whats App? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q46: (If respondent uses Whats App) Are you a member of any leader’s or party’s Whats App group in your area?
Q47: Should the current BJP government in Goa 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?
Z1b: Where did your ancestors (grandparents) live?
Z2: What is your age?
Z3: Gender
Z4: Up to what level have you studied?
Z4: Up to what level have your father studied?
Z4: Up to what level have your mother studied?
Z5: What is your Occupation?
Z5a: Are you the main earner of your household?
Z5b: (If No in Z5a) What is the occupation of the main earner of your household?
Z6: Are you married?
Z7: Do you have a family member/members working outside Goa?
Z7a: (If Yes in Z7), Did they move out in search of employment or education or for some other work?
Z8: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z8a: And what is your caste group?
Z9: What is your religion?
Z10: Are you a pure vegetarian, vegetarian but eat eggs or you eat meat/fish as well?
Z10a: (If Non vegetarian in Z10) How fond are you of eating fish - very fond, somewhat fond, not too fond, or not at all fond?
Z11: How often do you drink alcohol - daily, few days a week, few days a month, very rarely or never?
Z12: Generally, which language is spoken in your house?
Z13a: How fluent are you in Konkani languages?
Z13b: How fluent are you in Marathi languages?
Z13c: How fluent are you in English languages?
Z13d: How fluent are you in Hindi languages?
Z14: What type of mobile phone do you have?
Z14a: (If Have mobile phone) Do you have internet connection in your mobile?
Z15: Do you have an Aadhaar Card?
Z16: Area/Locality
Z16a: (If Town/City/Metropolitan) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z16b: (If village) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z17: Total number of family members (Adults)
Z17: Total number of family members (Children)
Z18: Total agricultural land of household
Z19: Total monthly household expenditure - putting together the expenditure of all members of the household?
Z20a: Do you or members of your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
Z20b: Do you or members of your household have Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped?
Z20c: Do you or members of your household have Air conditioner?
Z20d: Do you or members of your household have Computer/laptop/Ipad?
Z20d(1): ): (If Computer/laptop/I pad) Is it with Internet or without internet?
Z20e: Do you or members of your household have Electric fan/cooler?
Z20f: Do you or members of your household have Washing machine?
Z20g: Do you or members of your household have Fridge?
Z20h: Do you or members of your household have Television?
Z20h(1): (If Television) Is it with Cable/Dish TV or without Cable/Dish TV?
Z20i: Do you or members of your household have Bank/Post office Account?
Z20j: Do you or members of your household have ATM/Debit/Credit card?
Z20k: Do you or members of your household have LPG gas?
Z20l: Do you or members of your household have toilet inside the house?
Z20m: (If Village) Do you or members of your household have a thresher?
Z20n: (If Village) Do you or members of your household have pumping set?
Z20o: (If Village) Do you or members of your household have tractor?
Z21a: (If Village) Total number of Goat/Sheep
Z21b: (If Village) Total number of Cow/Oxen/Buffalo/Camel
Z21c: (If Village) Total number of Any other livestock
Z22: Total monthly household income - putting together the income of all members of the household?
E1: Were there any other people immediately present who might be listening during the interview?
E2: In how many questions did the respondent check with others for information to answer for questions?
E3: While answering the question on voting preference in the Vidhan Sabha election (Q1a), did the respondent use the ballot paper secretly or did she/he answer openly?
E4: In your opinion did the respondent feel free while marking the ballot for Q4 do you think that she/he was hesitant while marking the ballot, or you can't say?
E5: At some stage did you notice something that made you feel that the respondent was answering under some fear or pressure?
E6: Overall was the respondent cooperative?