Assembly Constituencies
Polling Station number
Respondent number
F9: 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 Voted) Did the election officer correctly put the mark on your finger?
Q1d: (If voted) While deciding whom to vote for did you take anybody’s advice?
Q1e: (If yes in q1d) Whose opinion / suggestion mattered to you the most?
Q1f: (If Not Voted) What was the main reason due to which you could not vote in this election?
Q2: 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?
Q3: During elections Did you take part in any of these or any other activities, like campaigning, doing door to door canvassing, organizing meetings, distributing election material or giving donations, etc.?
Q3a(i): (If yes) For which party/parties? (1st response)
Q3a(ii): (If yes) For which party/parties? (2nd response)
Q4: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the campaign to ask for your vote?
Q4a(i): (If yes) For which party/parties? (1st response)
Q4a(ii): (If yes) For which party/parties? (2nd response)
Q5: 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?
Q5a: (If 'Party' in Q5) What was the most important consideration in favour of the party?
Q5b: (If 'Candidate' in Q5) What was the most important consideration in favour of the candidate?
Q6: Now I will ask you about the Lok Sabha elections held earlier this year? I mean the MP elections for electing the Central Government in Delhi. Were you able to cast your vote or not?
Q6a: (If Yes) Who did you vote for in the Lok Sabha election 2014?
Q7: After this election who would you prefer as the next Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
Q8: Some people say that they voted for a party because that party was supposed to be winning in this election while some others voted for a party that was likely to lose. What about you?
Q9: What is your opinion about the performance of the BJP-led NDA Government at the Centre during the last five months – would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q10: There is the view that voters vote for a party or candidate because s/he has received personal gifts such as money/food/liquor/drugs from that party or candidate. In your opinion how many people in your area, received such things?
Q11: 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?
Q12: What is your assessment of JMM – Congress led Government in Jharkhand in the last one and half years? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance?
Q13: What was the single most important issue for you when you vote in these assembly elections?
Q14: Are you satisfied with the work done by your MLA in last five years? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q15: Whom would you hold most responsible for breakup of JMM – Congress alliance?
Q16: How do you rate the present Hemant Soren led JMM- Congress coilation government of Jharkhand in terms of corruption? Is it very corrupt, somewhat corrupt, or not corrupt at all?
Q17: What according to you is the solution for Naxal Issue?
Q18: People have different opinion about conflict between Govts. and Naxals. Some favor the govt’s stand and say that this fight is important to restore peace. Other s favor Naxal’s stand...... What is your opinion?
Q19: People have different opinions regarding the Naxalites. I will read out some of those. Please tell me, with which one do you agree most?
Q20: Whom among these do you trust the most to solve any issue related to your area – Panchayat, Local party leader, any MCC member or any government officer?
Q21: What is your assessment of Hemant Soren as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand in last one and half years? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q22: The expectations you had from the formation of the Jharkhand state, to what extent have they been full filled – Completely, to some extent or not at all?
Q23: Have you heard about Dhoti, Saree, Lungi Scheme?
Q23a: (If yes) Have you or any member of your family benefited from this scheme?
Q24: (1) While voting in these assembly elections, local issues were most important for me; (2) While voting in these assembly elections, party leadership was important for me. Do you agree with 1 or 2?
Q25a: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Narendra Modi has failed to bring Ache din( Good times)?
Q25b: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-It is important for the development of Jharkhand that the party that has the government at the centre must also have the government in the state?
Q25c: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Although, Jharkhand was formed for the tribals but the benefit of its formation has gone to the upper caste/ people?
Q25d: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Common man has benefited from the entry of big companies in the natural resource/ mining sector of Jharkhand?
Q25e: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Since the time Jharkhand has been formed, migration to other states for work has reduced?
Q26: In the last 2-3 months have you or any member of your family opened a bank account under any government scheme?
Q27a: Now I will readout out some important issues relating to Jharkhand. For each you tell me which party is best suited to solve the issue of controlling the problem of Naxalism?
Q27b: Now I will readout out some important issues relating to Jharkhand. For each you tell me which party is best suited to solve the issue for development of Jharkhand?
Q27c: Now I will readout out some important issues relating to Jharkhand. For each you tell me which party is best suited to solve the issue for curbing corruption in the state?
Q28a: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the JMM – Congress coalition government in Jharkhand in the last one and a half years. Do you think condition of government hospitals have improved, deteriorated or remained same?
Q28b: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the JMM – Congress coalition government in Jharkhand in the last one and a half years. Do you think condition of roads have improved, deteriorated or remained same?
Q28c: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the JMM – Congress coalition government in Jharkhand in the last one and a half years. Do you think supply of electricity has improved, deteriorated or remained same?
Q28d: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the JMM – Congress coalition government in Jharkhand in the last one and a half years. Do you think condition of government schools have improved, deteriorated or remained same?
Q28e: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the JMM – Congress coalition government in Jharkhand in the last one and a half years. Do you think facilities of drinking water have improved, deteriorated or remained same?
Q29: Have you heard/read about forests rights act?
Q29a: (If heard in Q29) Have you or any other member of your household claimed your right to cultivation/habitation of the forest land under this act?
Q29b: (If yes in Q29a) After staging your claim did you or any of your family member got the right to cultivate/habitat on the forest land?
Q30: Suppose, after this election no single party gets the majority, then which parties according to you should come together and form the government?
Q31a: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether Girls wearing jeans is right or wrong?
Q31b: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether women working is right or wrong?
Q31c: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether marriages between Hindu and Muslims is right or wrong?
Q32: Have you heard about Jan Dhan Yojana?
Q32a: (If heard in Q32) What is this scheme?
Q33: According to you which leader is best for the development of Jharkhand?
Q34a: How regularly do you watch TV to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q34b: How regularly do you listen to radio to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q34c: How regularly do you read newspaper to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q34d: How regularly do you use internet to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q35a: Do you have Facebook account?
Q35a(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Facebook account for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q35b: Do you have Twitter account?
Q35b(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Twitter account for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q35c: Do you have Wats app?
Q35c(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Wats app for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q36: Do you think the current government in Jharkhand should get another chance?
Q37: Was there any scene of altercation/ argument between the police officials/ polling staff with any of the voters during the day?
Q38: On the day of voting , did any disturbing element try to interfere the voting process?
Q39: Did you hear or see any voter form the village getting arrested during the voting?
Q40: How would you rate the overall security arrangements at the polling station? Were they very good, somewhat good, or not at all good?
Q41: Did you hear or see any voter not being able to vote despite having the voter I card?
Q42: Did or hear or see any voter not being able to vote due to trouble in the EVM?
Q43: Did you hear or see workers of any political party bringing voters in cars/tractors/jeeps to the polling booth for voting?
Q43a(i): (If yes) For which party/parties? (1st response)
Q43a(ii): (If yes) For which party/parties? (2nd response)
Q44: Did you feel that any particular political party workers were hindering the polling process?
Q44a(i): (If yes) For which party/parties? (1st response)
Q44a(ii): (If yes) For which party/parties? (2nd response)
Q45: Now compare the recently held election in your area with elections held in the past. Do you think in this election things like rigging, intimidation, fraud and other malpractices have increased, decreased or remained the same?
Q46: If you were to compare the current elections from the previous few elections, overall would you say that these elections were completely peaceful, somewhat peaceful or not at all peaceful?
Z1: What is your age?
Z2: Gender
Z3: What is your marital status?
Z4: Up to what level have you studied?
Z5: What is your main 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: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z6a: And what is your caste group?
Z7: What is your religion?
Z8: Area/Locality
Z8a: (If Town/City/Metropolitan) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z8b: (If village) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z9: Total number of family member(Above 18 years)
Z9: Total number of family member(Below 18 years)
Z10: Total agricultural land including orchard and plantation owned by your household
Z11a: Do you or members of your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
Z11b: Do you or members of your household have Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped?
Z11c: Do you or members of your household have Airconditioner?
Z11d: Do you or members of your household have Computer/laptop?
Z11e: Do you or members of your household have Washing machine/Microwave/Fridge?
Z11f: Do you or members of your household have Fan/Cooler?
Z11g: Do you or members of your household have TV?
Z11h: Do you or members of your household have Mobile phone?
Z11i: Do you or members of your household have LPG gas?
Z11j: Do you or members of your household have Motorised pumping set for irrigation?
Z11k: Do you or members of your household have Tractor?
Z11l: Do you or members of your household have Handpump inside the house?
Z11m: Do you or members of your household have Power back up (Invertor/Generator, etc.)?
Z12a: Total number of Goat/Sheep/pig
Z12b: Total number of Cow/Oxen/Buffalo/Camel
Z12c: Total number of Any other livestock
Z13: Total monthly household income - putting together the income of all members of the household?
Z14: Type of this locality/area
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 Q1a 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?