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F9: May I being the interview now?
Q1: In the next few weeks assembly elections are to be held in Himachal Pradesh. Have you heard about it?
Q2: Will you vote in the coming election?
Q2a: (If yes) Would you definitely vote in any condition or is also possible that you do not vote for some reason?
Q3: If Assembly Elections are held tomorrow which party or candidate will you vote for?
Q4: You have just voted for the party, the election day you will vote for the same party or candidate can see change your decision?
Q5: Who would you prefer as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
Q6: Whom did you vote for in the Assembly elections held in 2007?
Q7a: Now I will ask you to assess the developmental work done by the BJP government during the last five years. Do you think that the condition of roads have Better, Worse or remained same?
Q7b: Now I will ask you to assess the developmental work done by the BJP government during the last five years. Do you think that the condition of government hospitals have Better, Worse or remained same?
Q7c: Now I will ask you to assess the developmental work done by the BJP government during the last five years. Do you think that the supply of electricity have Better, Worse or remained same?
Q7d: Now I will ask you to assess the developmental work done by the BJP government during the last five years. Do you think that the supply of drinking water have Better, Worse or remained same?
Q7e: Now I will ask you to assess the developmental work done by the BJP government during the last five years. Do you think that the condition of government schools have Better, Worse or remained same?
Q7f: Now I will ask you to assess the developmental work done by the BJP government during the last five years. Do you think that the public transport have Better, Worse or remained same?
Q7g: Now I will ask you to assess the developmental work done by the BJP government during the last five years. Do you think that the condition of law and order have Better, Worse or remained same?
Q7h: Now I will ask you to assess the developmental work done by the BJP government during the last five years. Do you think that the industries and business facilities in HP have Better, Worse or remained same?
Q7i: Now I will ask you to assess the developmental work done by the BJP government during the last five years. Do you think that the developments of Himachal Pradesh have Better, Worse or remained same?
Q7j: Now I will ask you to assess the developmental work done by the BJP government during the last five years. Do you think that the situation of the farmers in Himachal Pradesh have Better, Worse or remained same?
Q7k: Now I will ask you to assess the developmental work done by the BJP government during the last five years. Do you think that the HP's environmental and forest protection have Better, Worse or remained same?
Q8a: And also tell me if in the last five years, the corruptions have increased, decreased or remained same?
Q8b: And also tell me if in the last five years, the inflations have increased, decreased or remained same?
Q8c: And also tell me if in the last five years, the employment opportunities in HP have increased, decreased or remained same?
Q8d: And also tell me if in the last five years, the fake land deals in Himachal have increased, decreased or remained same?
Q9: Whom did you vote for in the Lok Sabha elections held in 2009?
Q10a: Now I am going to read out few things. Tell me which leader is the best to control over corruption?
Q10b: Now I am going to read out few things. Tell me which leader is the best to security and safety for common man?
Q10c: Now I am going to read out few things. Tell me which leader is the best to control over price rise?
Q10d: Now I am going to read out few things. Tell me which leader is the best for the people of all caste/religions?
Q10e: Now I am going to read out few things. Tell me which leader is the best to run the governement?
Q10f: Now I am going to read out few things. Tell me which leader is the best for the sake of Himachal Pradesh?
Q11: What is your assessment of the work done by the BJP government in Himachal Pradesh during last five years-- Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q12: What is your assessment of the work done by the UPA government at the Center during last three and half years-- Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q13: What is your opinion about the performance of Prem Kumar Dhumal as a Chief Minister of HP in the last five years--Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with his performance?
Q14: What is your opinion about the performance of Manmohan Singh as a Prime Minister --Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with his performance?
Q15: If we compare the present BJP govt. with previous Congress govt., in your opinion whose govt. wast better?
Q16a: Now I am going to read out few things. Tell me in which party corruption is more-Congres or BJP?
Q16b: Now I am going to read out few things. Tell me in which party pariwarbad is more-Congres or BJP?
Q16c: Now I am going to read out few things. Tell me in which party factionalism is more-Congres or BJP?
Q17: Thinking of how you have voted in previous elections, how would you describe yourself-would you say that you are a traditional BJP voter, Congress voter, BSP voter or you have been a voter of some other party?
Q18(0): Now I am going to tell you about some issues. Tell me the price rise issue will impact how much effect on your voting decision-Very much, somewhat or not at all?
Q18(1): Now I am going to tell you about some issues. Tell me the problems of farmer issue will impact how much effect on your voting decision-Very much, somewhat or not at all?
Q18(2): Now I am going to tell you about some issues. Tell me the unemployment issue will impact how much effect on your voting decision-Very much, somewhat or not at all?
Q18(3): Now I am going to tell you about some issues. Tell me the corruption issue will impact how much effect on your voting decision-Very much, somewhat or not at all?
Q18(4): Now I am going to tell you about some issues. Tell me the development of the state issue will impact how much effect on your voting decision-Very much, somewhat or not at all?
Q18(5): Now I am going to tell you about some issues. Tell me the supply of electricity and water issue will impact how much effect on your voting decision-Very much, somewhat or not at all?
Q18(6): Now I am going to tell you about some issues. Tell me the law and order situation issue will impact how much effect on your voting decision-Very much, somewhat or not at all?
Q18(7): Now I am going to tell you about some issues. Tell me the condition of roads issue will impact how much effect on your voting decision-Very much, somewhat or not at all?
Q18(8): Now I am going to tell you about some issues. Tell me the leadership of Himachal issue will impact how much effect on your voting decision-Very much, somewhat or not at all?
Q18a: Among these issues which issue was the most important in your opinion?
Q19: On the issue of corruption, what is your opinion about the Congress-led UPA government. In your opinion this government is very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not at all corrupt?
Q20: On the issue of corruption, what is your opinion about the Prem Kumar Dhumal-led BJP government. In your opinion this government is very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not at all corrupt?
Q21: In your consideration who is most responsible for inflation- UPA-led Central govt or BJP govt. in state?
Q22a: Now I am going to read out few statement about Birbhadra Singh. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-corruption charges on Bhirbhadra Singh is a political motive?
Q22b: Now I am going to read out few statement about Birbhadra Singh. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Birbhadra Singh only think about himself not for the party?
Q22c: Now I am going to read out few statement about Birbhadra Singh. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Congress has taken wrong decision to give Bhirbhadra Singh as a state President?
Q22d: Now I am going to read out few statement about Birbhadra Singh. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Birbhadra Singh less representative of the public, more as king ?
Q22e: Now I am going to read out few statement about Birbhadra Singh. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Birbhadra Singh should give up from the politics?
Q23a: Now I am going to read out few statement about Prem Kumar Dhumal. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-In the last five years dhumal had only paid attention on Hamirpur irrespective of other districts?
Q23b: Now I am going to read out few statement about Prem Kumar Dhumal. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Dhumal has promoting his family in himachal after bring forth his son Anurag Thakur?
Q23c: Now I am going to read out few statement about Prem Kumar Dhumal. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-the common man has less gain than business class people in the Dhumal's govt.?
Q23d: Now I am going to read out few statement about Prem Kumar Dhumal. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Prem Kumar Dhumal takes any decision whithout the help of his own BJP party?
Q24a: Now I am going to read out few statement. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Overseas sales companies should not be allowed open to business in India.
Q24b: Now i am going to read out some statements. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-If Rahul Gandhi will campaign in Himachal Pradesh Election, the Congress will gain more
Q24c: Now i am going to read out some statements. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-In the last few years influence of builder and land mafia has increased in Himachal Pradesh
Q24d: Now i am going to read out some statements. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-The Central govt. of Delhi has discriminated with Himachal Pradesh
Q24e: Now i am going to read out some statements. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Ignoration has increased for government employees of Himachal Pradesh
Q24f: Now i am going to read out some statements. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-The large scale of ground in Himachal is sold to the outside people without any rules and regulation
Q24g: Now i am going to read out some statements. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Congress made a mistake after taking back Vijay Singh Mankotia in the party
Q25: Have you heard about Himachal Lokhit Party?
Q25a: (If heard) Who is the leader of this party?
Q26: People have different opinion on Prime Minster Manmohan Singh. Some people think he is a clean and honest leader who has tried to best to control over corruption while some think he is himself corrupt. What is your opinion?
Q27a: Have you heard about Arwind Kejriwal?
Q27a(a): (If yes) Who is Arwind Kejriwal?
Q27b: Have you heard about Baba Ramdev?
Q27b(a): (If yes) Who is Baba Ramdev?
Q27c: Have you heard about Lokpal?
Q27c(a): (If yes) What is Lokpal?
Q27d: Have you heard about Anna Hazare?
Q27d(a): (If yes) Who is Anna Hazare?
Q28: Do you support Anna Hazare's movement or you are against the movement or you neither support nor against?
Q29: The way by which the government dealt with the Anna Hazare's movement in your opinion was it right or wrong?
Q30: Apart from Anna Hazare's team, is there a right decision to form a political party by Arwand Kejriwal and some other people?
Q31: Due to formation of the party by Arwind Kejriwal and his followers, Anna Hazare has separated from them. In your opinion is this decision right or wrong?
Q32: Have you heard about Central govt's approval on the FDI in retail in retail market?
Q32a: (If yes) Do you support this approval?
Q33a: Now I am going to read out few statement. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Baba Ramdev should pay attention on Yoga, not interfere in politics.
Q33b: Now I am going to read out few statement. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Anna Hazare should wait for the Lokpal bill to paased by the Parliament, not take fast .
Q33d: Now I am going to read out few statement. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Recently the Central govt. has bound to increased the rate of disel and LPG due to inflation.
Q33e: Now I am going to read out few statement. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Central govt. want to save those people who are deposit their black money in the foreign bank.
Q33f: Now I am going to read out few statement. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Manmohan Singh should leave the Prime Minsterial post and Rahul gandhi should take over his post.
Q33g: Now I am going to read out few statement. Tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Mamata Banerjee has taken right decision for withdrawing support from the UPA govt.
Q34: If BJP will form the government in forth comming Lok Sabha, in your opinion who will be the next Prime Minister among these BJP leaders?
Q35: If Congress will form the government in forth comming Lok Sabha, in your opinion who will be the next Prime Minister among these Congress leaders?
Q36: If the non-congress and non-BJP parties will form the government in forth comming Lok Sabha, in your opinion who will be the next Prime Minister among these leaders?
Q37: 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?
Q38: 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?
Q39: In an ordinary week, how regularly do you listen to news on radio - Once a day, more than once a day, 5-6 times a week, 2-4 times in a week, 1-2 days or never?
Q40: And what about watching news on TV? In an ordinary week how regularly do you watch news on TV - Once a day, more than once a day, 5-6 times a week, 2-4 times in a week, 1-2 days or never?
Q41: How often do you use the internet – daily, at least 3-4 times in a week, at least once a week, sometimes or never?
Q42: In your opinion, should the BJP government get another chance in Himachal Pradcesh?
Z1: Now let us talk about this village/ town you live in. How long have you lived here?
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: Religion
Z9: Do you have voter identity card?
Z10: Do you have ration 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)
Z16a: Do you or members of your household have Cars/jeeps/vans?
Z16b: Do you or members of your household have Tractor?
Z16c: Do you or members of your household have T.V.?
Z16d: Do you or members of your household have Fridge?
Z16e: Do you or members of your household have Airconditioner(AC)?
Z16f: Do you or members of your household have Computer/Laptop?
Z16g: Do you or members of your household have Scooters/motorcycles/mopeds?
Z16h: Do you or members of your household have Telephone/Mobile?
Z16i: Do you or members of your household have LPG/Gas?
Z16j: Do you or members of your household have Electric Fan/Cooler?
Z16k: Do you or members of your household have Bicycle?
Z16l: (If Rural) Do you or members of your household have Pumping Set?
Z16m: (If Rural) Do you or members of your household have Gobar Gas?
Z16n: (If Rural) Do you or members of your household have No. of Goat /sheep?
Z16o: (If Rural) Do you or members of your household have No. of Cow/Oxen /buffalo?
Z17: 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 Assembly 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?