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 Kerala. 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 Kerala?
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?
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?
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?
Q15: Whch one of these do you agree with about the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's controll over the corruption?
Q16: How would you rate V S Achuthanandan's performance as the Chief Minister of your state – very good, good, bad or very bad?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Q24: Have you heard about factionalism and infighting among LDF leaders?
Q24a: (If yes)To what extent it influenced your voting decision - a great deal, somewhat or not at all?
Q25: If you were to compare Congress and CPM, which of these two parties suffered more due to factional fights within the party?
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?
Q27a: Now I will read out the names of a few scams. Please tell me have you heard of Lottery scam?
Q27b: Now I will read out the names of a few scams. Please tell me have you heard of Commonwealth Games scam?
Q27c: Now I will read out the names of a few scams. Please tell me have you heard of Ice-cream parlour sex scandal case?
Q27d: Now I will read out the names of a few scams. Please tell me have you heard of 2G telecom scam?
Q27e: Now I will read out the names of a few scams. Please tell me have you heard of Idamalayar dam corruption case?
Q27f: Now I will read out the names of a few scams. Please tell me have you heard of SNC Lavalin case?
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?
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?
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....?
Q30b: (1) Govt should impose a ceiling on income & wealth to reduce the gap between rich and poor. (2) There should be no ceiling on income & wealth so that people have motivation for hard work. Do you agree..?
Q30c: (1) Foreign companies should be allowed to come into Kerala as it would lead to more development and jobs. (2) Foreign companies should not be allowed into Kerala as they would exploit the people. Do you agree..?
Q30d: (1) All major industries should remain in the public sector with the Government if its helps the people. (2) There is nothing wrong in privatisation. Do you agree...?
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?
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?
Q32a(2): (If heard) How would you rate the govt’s handling of Sabarimala stampede – handled very well, handled somewhat well, handled poorly?
Q32b(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 Munnar evictions?
Q32b(2): (If heard) How would you rate the govt’s handling of Munnar evictions – handled very well, handled somewhat well, handled poorly?
Q32c(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 Smart city project?
Q32c(2): (If heard) How would you rate the govt’s handling of Smart city project – handled very well, handled somewhat well, handled poorly?
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?
Q33b: 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 Supply of Electricity have improved or deteriorated?
Q33c: 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 Supply of Drinking water have improved or deteriorated?
Q33d: 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 Quality of education in government schools have improved or deteriorated?
Q33e: 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 Medical facilities in government Hospitals have improved or deteriorated?
Q33f: 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 Law and Order situation have improved or deteriorated?
Q33g: 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 Public Bus service have improved or deteriorated?
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?
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?
Q35b: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement Marriage of boys and girls from different castes should be banned?
Q35c: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement Minorities should adopt the customs of the majority community?
Q35d: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement Muslims are being victimised in the name of fighting terror?
Q35e: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement Dalit Christians and Christian converts should receive reservation benefits?
Q35f: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement Too much education for women is not good?
Q36: Please tell me who among the two fronts – LDF and UDF is better for the overall development of Kerala?
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?
Q37b: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which Front is better in looking after their interests in Youth– LDF or UDF?
Q37c: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which Front is better in looking after their interests in Muslims– LDF or UDF?
Q37d: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which Front is better in looking after their interests in Women– LDF or UDF?
Q37e: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which Front is better in looking after their interests in Christians– LDF or UDF?
Q37f: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which Front is better in looking after their interests in Poor– LDF or UDF?
Q37g: Now I will read out the names of a few communities. Please tell me which Front is better in looking after their interests in Hindus– LDF or UDF?
Q38: Please tell me how important was the issue of price rise for you personally when you voted in this election?
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?
Q39: Have you heard or read about the campaigning done by Rahul GandhI during these elections?
Q40: In your opinion is V S Achuthanandan too old to be the Chief Minister?
Q41: Do you have a family member/members working outside Kerala?
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?
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: If there were no alliances between different political parties and all parties were contesting in your seat/constituency, who would have voted for?
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?
Q48: 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?
Q49: 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?
Q50a: For election related news, did you use/access the sources from TV?
Q50b: For election related news, did you use/access the sources from Radio?
Q50c: For election related news, did you use/access the sources from Newspaper?
Q50d: For election related news, did you use/access the sources from Internet/Website?
Q51: In your opinion, should the LDF 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?
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?