F10: May I begin 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: Don't remember

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
10 = 10: IUML
11 = 11: KCM
12 = 12: SJD
13 = 13: JSS
14 = 14: KC(J)
15 = 15: CMP
16 = 16: KC(B)
17 = 17: RSP(B)
20 = 20: JD(S)
21 = 21: RSP
22 = 22: Kerala Congress
23 = 23: INL
24 = 24: Congress (S)
96 = 96: Independent
97 = 97: Any other Party
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: Not voted/N.A.

Q1b: (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: N.A.

Q1c: (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: N.A.

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: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Great deal
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not at all
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q4a: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you attend election meetings?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: No opinion

Q5: 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

Q6: (If Voted) In deciding who to vote for in the just concluded elections, whose opinion mattered to you most?
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.

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?
1 = 1: Party
2 = 2: Candidate
8 = 8: Can't say

Q8a: (If ‘Party’ in Q8) What was the most important consideration in favour of the party?
1 = 1: People of my caste/community supported that party
2 = 2: The group or the faction in the village/mohalla supported
3 = 3: My family members are traditional supporters/voters of th
4 = 4: I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to bene
5 = 5: The party has good leadership
6 = 6: The overall programme of the party is good
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q8b: (If ‘Candidate’ in Q8) What was the most important consideration in favour of the candidate?
1 = 1: People of my caste/community supported that candidate
2 = 2: The group or the faction in the village/mohalla supported
3 = 3: We have family ties or good relations with the candidate
4 = 4: I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to bene
5 = 5: I am impressed by the candidate’s personality
6 = 6: The candidate is accessible
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

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 Kerala. Were you able to cast your vote or not?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Don't remember
9 = 9: Not a voter then

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?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: No opinion/D.K.

Q11: After this election who would you prefer as the next Chief Minister of Kerala?
1 = 01: V S Achuthanandan
2 = 02: Pinarayi Vijayan
3 = 03: Kodiyeri Balakrishnan
4 = 04: M A Baby
5 = 05: Oomen Chandy
6 = 06: K Muraleedharan
7 = 07: Ramesh Chennithala
8 = 08: A.K. Antony
9 = 09: Shashi Tharoor
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Can't say/D.K.
99 = 99: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Central government in Delhi
2 = 2: State government
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Interested in neither
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say

Q13: 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?
1 = 1: Increased
2 = 2: Same as before
3 = 3: Decreased
4 = 4: Malpractices never take place
8 = 8: Can’t say/Don’t know

Q14: What is your assessment of the work done by the LDF government in Kerala 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

Q15: Whch one of these do you agree with about the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's controll over the corruption?
1 = 1: Clean and honest leader who has tried his best to control
2 = 2: He is himself corrupt
3 = 3: May be clean and honest but has done nothing to control c
8 = 8: Can’t say/No opinion

Q16: How would you rate V S Achuthanandan's performance as the Chief Minister of your state – very good, good, bad or very bad?
1 = 1: Very bad
2 = 2: Bad
3 = 3: Good
4 = 4: Very good
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q17: Thinking of how you have voted in previous elections, how would you describe yourself. Are you a LDF supporter, a UDF supporter, a BJP supporter, supporter of some other party or not a committed supporter of any party?
1 = 1: LDF supporter
2 = 2: UDF supporter
3 = 3: BJP supporter
5 = 5: Supporter of some other party
6 = 6: Not a committed supporter of any party
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q18: If you compare the two LDF governments in Kerala - one led by VS Achuthanandan and the other led by EK Nayanar - In your opinion which government was better?
1 = 1: V S Achuthanandan’s govt
2 = 2: E K Nayanar’s govt
3 = 3: Both equally bad
4 = 4: Both equally good
8 = 8: No opinion/Don’t know

Q19: If you compare the two UDF governments in Kerala - one led by Oommen Chandy and the other led by A K Antony - In your opinion which government was better?
1 = 1: Oommen Chandy’s govt
2 = 2: A K Antony’s govt
3 = 3: Both equally bad
4 = 4: Both equally good
8 = 8: No opinion/Don’t know

Q20: If you compare the last four governments in Kerala, the LDF government led by EK Nayanar, the UDF govt led by AK Antony, UDF govt led by Oommen Chandy and LDF govt led by VS Achuthanandan. In your opinion which was the best govt?
1 = 1: E K Nayanar
2 = 2: A K Antony
3 = 3: Oommen Chandy
4 = 4: V S Achuthanandan
5 = 5: All equally bad
6 = 6: All equally good
8 = 8: No opinion/Don’t know

Q21: If LDF wins this election, which of the following LDF leaders you would like to see as the next Chief Minister – V S Achuthanandan, Pinarayi Vijayan, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, or someone else?
1 = 1: V S Achuthanandan
2 = 2: Pinarayi Vijayan
3 = 3: Kodiyeri Balakrishnan
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Don't know

Q22: If UDF wins this election, which of the following Congress leaders you would like to see as the next Chief Minister – Oommen Chandy, A K Antony, Ramesh Chennithala or someone else?
1 = 1: Oommen Chandy
2 = 2: A K Antony
3 = 3: Ramesh Chennithala
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Don't know

Q23: Now I would like to know your opinion about change of government in Kerala every 5 years. While some people say that change of government is beneficial for the development of Kerala others say that change brings instability. What is your opinion?
1 = 1: Change is beneficial for development
2 = 2: Change brings instability
8 = 8: Can’t say/ D.K.

Q24: Have you heard about factionalism and infighting among LDF leaders?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q24a: (If yes)To what extent it influenced your voting decision - a great deal, somewhat or not at all?
1 = 1: Not at all
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Great deal
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.
9 = 9: N.A.

Q25: If you were to compare Congress and CPM, which of these two parties suffered more due to factional fights within the party?
1 = 1: Congress
2 = 2: CPI(M)
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Neither
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q26: People have different opinion about the present LDF government in Kerala. Some people say that this is a bad government and should be changed, What is your opinion in this regard?
1 = 1: Bad govt should be changed
2 = 2: Good govt. should not be changed
3 = 3: Performance OK but should be changed
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q27a: Now I will read out the names of a few scams. Please tell me have you heard of Lottery scam?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No

Q28: If V S Achuthanandan had not contested the election this time, would you have still voted for the same party/alliance for which you have voted or you would have changed your voting decision?
1 = 1: Voted for the same party
2 = 2: Changed voting decision
8 = 8: Don’t know/ Can’t say

Q29: How do you rate the present LDF government of Kerala in terms of corruption. Is it very corrupt, somewhat corrupt, or not corrupt at all?
1 = 1: Very corrupt
2 = 2: Somewhat corrupt
3 = 3: Not corrupt at all
8 = 8: Can’t say/D.K.

Q30a: (1) Trade unions are necessary to protect the rights of workers. (2) There is too much trade unionism; workers need to be disciplined. Do you agree....?
1 = 1: Agree with 1
2 = 2: Agree with 2
8 = 8: No opinion

Q31: Now I will ask you about the factional fight between two CPM leaders V S Achuthanandan and Pinarayi Vijayan. In your opinion who is more responsible for the fight - Achuthanandan or Vijayan?
1 = 1: V S Achuthanandan responsible
2 = 2: Pinarayi Vijayan responsible
3 = 3: Both responsible
4 = 4: Both not responsible
8 = 8: Can’t say/Don’t know

Q32a(1): Now I will ask you about a few events/incidents that took place in Kerala over the last five years. Please tell me whether you have heard about Sabarimala stampede?
1 = 1: Heard
2 = 2: Not heard

Q32a(2): (If heard) How would you rate the govt’s handling of Sabarimala stampede – handled very well, handled somewhat well, handled poorly?
1 = 1: Handled very well
2 = 2: Somewhat well
3 = 3: Handled poorly
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q33a: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the LDF government in the state in the last five years. Do you think The Condition of roads have improved or deteriorated?
1 = 1: Fully improved
2 = 2: Somewhat improved
3 = 3: Somewhat deteriorated
4 = 4: Fully deteriorated
8 = 8: D.K.

Q34: There are different opinions on the foreign policy of India. Some people say that the Indian government should make efforts to get closer to US, while others say that the Indian government should not make any efforts. What is your opinion?
1 = 1: Should make efforts
2 = 2: Should not make efforts
8 = 8: No opinion/Can’t say

Q35a: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement There should be a legal ban on religious conversions?
1 = 1: Fully agree
2 = 2: Somewhat agree
3 = 3: Somewhat disagree
4 = 4: Fully disagree
8 = 8: D.K.

Q36: Please tell me who among the two fronts – LDF and UDF is better for the overall development of Kerala?
1 = 1: LDF
2 = 2: UDF
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Neither
8 = 8: Can't say/Can't say

Q37a: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which Front is better in looking after their interests in Farmers– LDF or UDF?
1 = 1: LDF
2 = 2: UDF
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: None
8 = 8: No opinion

Q38: Please tell me how important was the issue of price rise for you personally when you voted in this election?
1 = 1: Very important issue
2 = 2: Somewhat important issue
3 = 3: Not an important issue
4 = 4: Not at all an important issue
8 = 8: Can't say

Q38a: (If very important or somewhat important) In your opinion, which government is more responsible for rising prices Congress-led Central govt or LDF govt in the State?
1 = 1: Congress-led Central govt
2 = 2: LDF govt in the State
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: None
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q39: Have you heard or read about the campaigning done by Rahul GandhI during these elections?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: No opinion

Q40: In your opinion is V S Achuthanandan too old to be the Chief Minister?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: D.K.

Q42: (If yes) Where is your family member working – in some other part of India, in the Gulf, in some other part of the world?
1 = 1: Other part of India
2 = 2: In the Gulf
3 = 3: Other country
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Much better
2 = 2: Better
3 = 3: Same
4 = 4: Worse
5 = 5: Much worse
8 = 8: No opinion

Q44: In whatever financial condition you are placed today, on the whole are you satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: Can't say

Q46: If there were no alliances between different political parties and all parties were contesting in your seat/constituency, who would have voted for?
1 = 01: Congress
2 = 02: BJP
3 = 03: JD(U)
4 = 04: CPI
5 = 05: CPI(M)
6 = 06: BSP
7 = 07: NCP
10 = 10: IUML
11 = 11: KCM
12 = 12: SJD
13 = 13: JSS
14 = 14: KC(J)
15 = 15: CMP
16 = 16: KC(B)
17 = 17: RSP(B)
20 = 20: JD(S)
21 = 21: RSP
22 = 22: Kerala Congress
23 = 23: INL
24 = 24: Congress (S)
96 = 96: Independent
97 = 97: Any other Party
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: N.A.

Q47: 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?
1 = 1: Daily/almost everyday
2 = 2: At least 3-4 times in a week
3 = 3: At least once a week
4 = 4: Never

Q51: In your opinion, should the LDF government get another chance?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say

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

Z1a: (If Not all life) Where did you come from?
1 = 01: Andhra Pradesh
2 = 02: Arunachal Pradesh
3 = 03: Assam
4 = 04: Bihar
5 = 05: Goa
6 = 06: Gujarat
7 = 07: Haryana
8 = 08: Himachal Pradesh
9 = 09: Jammu and Kashmir
10 = 10: Karnataka
11 = 11: Kerala
12 = 12: Madhya Pradesh
13 = 13: Maharashtra
14 = 14: Manipur
15 = 15: Meghalaya
16 = 16: Mizoram
17 = 17: Nagaland
18 = 18: Orissa
19 = 19: Punjab
20 = 20: Rajasthan
21 = 21: Sikkim
22 = 22: Tamil Nadu
23 = 23: Tripura
24 = 24: Uttar Pradesh
25 = 25: West Bengal
27 = 27: Chandigarh
30 = 30: Delhi
32 = 32: Pondicherry
33 = 33: Jharkhand
34 = 34: Chhattisgarh
35 = 35: Uttarakhand
97 = 97: Other states from outside India
98 = 98: No opinion
99 = 99: N.A.

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: Up to what level have you studied? (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) Aside from your housework, do you do anything that contributes to the family income?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
9 = 9: N.A.

Z6c: (If Yes) What do you mainly do?
1 = 1: Works in the family farm/fields
2 = 2: Runs petty shop/sundry business/ day care centre in the f
3 = 3: Piecemeal work like rolling papad, incense sticks, making
4 = 4: Helps husband in his business/profession
7 = 7: Any other work
9 = 9: N.A.

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: What is your 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

Z10: 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 = Had but lost it
7 = Others
9 = 9: No information

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 Bicycle?
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: Yes

Z17a: (If rural) Livestock: Number of Goat/sheep
99 = 99: N.A.

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 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.