Parlimentry Constituencies
1 = 1: Kangra
2 = 2: Mandi
3 = 3: Hamilpur
4 = 4: Shimla (SC)

F9: May I being the interview now?
1 = 1: Respondent agrees to be interviewed
2 = 2: Respondent does not agree to be interviewed
9 = 9: No information

Q1: In the next few weeks assembly elections are to be held in Himachal Pradesh. Have you heard about it?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes

Q2: Will you vote in the coming election?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say

Q2a: (If yes) Would you definitely vote in any condition or is also possible that you do not vote for some reason?
1 = 1: Definitely vote
2 = 2: Might not vote for some reason
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q3: 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
7 = 07: NCP
8 = 08: HLP
9 = 09: TRMC
96 = 96: Independent
97 = 97: Other parties
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: Blank/Refused

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?
1 = 1: Vote for the same party
2 = 2: Can change
8 = 8: Can't Say/D.K.

Q5: Who would you prefer as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
1 = 01: Prem Kumar Dhumal
2 = 02: Virbhadra Singh
3 = 03: Anurag Thakur
4 = 04: Kaul Singh Thakur
5 = 05: Shanta Kumar
6 = 06: Vidya Stokes
7 = 07: Narendra Bragta
8 = 08: Anand Sharma
9 = 09: Satpal Satti
10 = 10: Vijay Singh Mankotia
11 = 11: Maheshwar Singh
20 = 20: Anyone from BJP
30 = 30: Anyone from Congress
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Can't say/D.K.
99 = 99: Refuse to answer/Blank

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?
1 = 1: Better
2 = 2: Worse
3 = 3: Remained same
8 = 8: D.K.

Q8a: And also tell me if in the last five years, the corruptions have increased, decreased or remained same?
1 = 1: Increased
2 = 2: Decreased
3 = 3: Remained same
8 = 8: D.K.

Q10a: Now I am going to read out few things. Tell me which leader is the best to control over corruption?
1 = 1: Dhumal
2 = 2: Virbhadra
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Neither
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Fully Satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q15: If we compare the present BJP govt. with previous Congress govt., in your opinion whose govt. wast better?
1 = 1: BJP govt. (2007-12)
2 = 2: Congress govt. (2003-07)
3 = 3: Both equally bad
4 = 4: Both equally good
8 = 8: No opinion

Q16a: Now I am going to read out few things. Tell me in which party corruption is more-Congres or BJP?
1 = 1: Congress
2 = 2: BJP
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Neither
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Congress supporter
2 = 2: BJP supporter
3 = 3: BSP supporter
4 = 4: Supporter of some other party
5 = 5: Not a supporter of any particular party
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

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?
1 = 1: Very much
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not at all
8 = 8: No opinion

Q18a: Among these issues which issue was the most important in your opinion?
0 = 0: Price rise
1 = 1: Problems of the farmer
2 = 2: Unemployment
3 = 3: Corruption
4 = 4: Development of the state
5 = 5: Supply of electricity and water
6 = 6: Law and order situation
7 = 7: Condition of roads
8 = 8: Leadership of Himachal
9 = 9: D.K./N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Very Corrupt
2 = 2: Somewhat corrupt
3 = 3: Not much corrupt
4 = 4: Not at all corrupt
8 = 8: No opinion

Q21: In your consideration who is most responsible for inflation- UPA-led Central govt or BJP govt. in state?
1 = 1: UPA-led Central govt.
2 = 2: BJP govt. in state
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Neither
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Fully agree
2 = 2: Somewhat agree
3 = 3: Somewhat disagree
4 = 4: Fully disagree
8 = 8: No opinion

Q25: Have you heard about Himachal Lokhit Party?
1 = 1: Not heard
2 = 2: Heard

Q25a: (If heard) Who is the leader of this party?
1 = 1: Correct
2 = 2: Incorrect
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
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

Q28: Do you support Anna Hazare's movement or you are against the movement or you neither support nor against?
1 = 1: Supported
2 = 2: Against
3 = 3: Neither supported nor against
4 = 4: Not heard
8 = 8: No opinion

Q29: The way by which the government dealt with the Anna Hazare's movement in your opinion was it right or wrong?
1 = 1: Right
2 = 2: Wrong
3 = 3: Not heard
8 = 8: No opinion

Q32a: (If yes) Do you support this approval?
1 = 1: Oppose
2 = 2: Support
8 = 8: D.K.
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: L.K. Advani
2 = 2: Sushma Swaraj
3 = 3: Narendra Modi
4 = 4: Arun Jetely
5 = 5: Nitin Gadakari
6 = 6: Others
8 = 8: D.K./Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Sonia Gandhi
2 = 2: Manmohan Singh
3 = 3: Rahul Gandhi
4 = 4: Priyanka Gandhi
5 = 5: P. Chidambaram
6 = 6: Others
8 = 8: D.K./Can't say

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?
0 = 0: Mamata Banerjee
1 = 1: Nitish Kumar
2 = 2: Mulayam Singh Yadav
3 = 3: Navin Patnaik
4 = 4: Jayalalitha
5 = 5: Sharad Pawer
6 = 6: Mayawati
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: D.K.

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

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?
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
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Once a day
2 = 2: More than once a day
3 = 3: 5-6 times in a week
4 = 4: 2-4 times in a week
5 = 5: 1-2 days
6 = 6: Never
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Daily/almost everyday
2 = 2: At least 3-4 times in a week
3 = 3: At least once a week
4 = 4: Sometimes
5 = 5: Never
6 = 6: Not heard about internet
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

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: 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

Z9: 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 = 5: Had but lost it
7 = 7: Others
9 = 9: No information

Z10: Do you have ration card?
1 = 1: Above Poverty Line
2 = 2: Below Poverty Line
3 = 3: Antyodaya
4 = 4: Annapurna
5 = 5: Do not have
6 = 6: Had, but lost it
7 = 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
7 = 7: Modern house
9 = 9: N.A.

Z16a: Do you or members of your household have Cars/jeeps/vans?
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: Yes

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 Assembly 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.

1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No