Assembly Constituencies
Polling Station number
Respondent number
F6: May I begin the interview?
Q1: There is going to be an assembly election in Uttarakhand in the next one and a half to two months. Have you heard about it?
Q2: Will you vote in this election?
Q3: If you had to vote tomorrow, which party will you vote for?
Q3a: (If voted in Q3) On the day of voting will you vote for the same party which you voted now or your decision may change?
Q4: While deciding whom to vote for in the assembly elections to be held in the next few months, what will matter to you most - party, local candidate or the chief ministerial candidate of a party?
Q5: After the next election, who would you prefer next Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?
Q6: Which party did you vote for in 2014 Lok Sabha election?
Q7: What is your assessment of Harish Rawat as Chief Minister – are you satisfied or dissatisfied with his performance?
Q8: What is your assessment of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister –are you satisfied or dissatisfied with his performance?
Q9: If you had to vote either on the basis of your religion or your caste in the upcoming assembly elections, then what will be your voting consideration – religion or caste?
Q10: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the Congress government in Uttarakhand over the last five years?
Q11: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the BJP/NDA Central government over the last two and a half years?
Q12: Suppose assembly elections are held in Uttarakhand tomorrow. While deciding whom to vote for, what will be the most important election issue for you?
Q13: Thinking of how you have voted in the last few elections, how would you describe yourself? Which party’s traditional supporter are you?
Q14: If we compare the tenures of the two governments Vijay Bahuguna (2012-2014) and Harish Rawat (2014-2016), then whose tenure in your opinion has been better?
Q15a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- The NDA government at the Centre has looked after the needs of Uttarakhand over the last two and a half years?
Q15b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- Narendra Modi has failed to bring achhe din (good days)?
Q15c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- It is necessary for the development of Uttarakhand that the party in power at the Centre should also be in power in Uttarakhand?
Q16: If we compare the current Congress government (2012-2016) in Uttarakhand with the previous BJP government (2007-2012), then which in your opinion is better?
Q17: People have different opinions on the development of Uttarakhand’s Kumaon and Garhwal regions over the last five years. Some say that Kumaon has been given more attention than Garhwal. What is your opinion?
Q18: Have you heard about the surgical strikes conducted by India on Pakistan?
Q18a: (If heard in Q18) Who among these should get the credit for surgical strikes conducted by India on Pakistan – the Indian army or the Modi government?
Q18b: (If heard in Q18) In your opinion, is it right or wrong to make the surgical strikes an election issue?
Q19a: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Congress government in Uttarakhand over the last five years. Please tell me whether electricity supply have improved or deteriorated?
Q19b: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Congress government in Uttarakhand over the last five years. Please tell me whether condition of farmers have improved or deteriorated?
Q19c: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Congress government in Uttarakhand over the last five years. Please tell me whether condition of roads have improved or deteriorated?
Q19d: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Congress government in Uttarakhand over the last five years. Please tell me whether facility of schools/colleges have improved or deteriorated?
Q19e: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Congress government in Uttarakhand over the last five years. Please tell me whether condition of govt hospitals have improved or deteriorated?
Q19f: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Congress government in Uttarakhand over the last five years. Please tell me whether drinking water arrangement have improved or deteriorated?
Q19g: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Congress government in Uttarakhand over the last five years. Please tell me whether condition of bridges over rivers have improved or deteriorated?
Q19h: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Congress government in Uttarakhand over the last five years. Please tell me whether employment opportunities have improved or deteriorated?
Q19i: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Congress government in Uttarakhand over the last five years. Please tell me whether curbing of corruption have improved or deteriorated?
Q19j: Now I will talk to you about the work done by the Congress government in Uttarakhand over the last five years. Please tell me whether development of Uttarakhand have improved or deteriorated?
Q20a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Nowadays people of some communities are being harassed in the name of cow protection?
Q20b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-There is nothing wrong with the tradition of triple talaq?
Q20c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- In matters of marriage and property, every religion should have its own separate law?
Q21a: Now I will read out a few things. Please tell me in your opinion which party do you find corruption most in – Congress or BJP?
Q21b: Now I will read out a few things. Please tell me in your opinion which party do you find nepotism/promoting family members most in – Congress or BJP?
Q21c: Now I will read out a few things. Please tell me in your opinion which party do you find factionalism most in – Congress or BJP?
Q22: In your opinion who is the best leader in the Congress in Uttarakhand?
Q23: In your opinion who is the best leader in the BJP in Uttarakhand?
Q24: Have you faced any trouble in depositing or getting exchanged your old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes- A Lot, Somewhat, Less or Not at all?
Q24a: (If you faced a lot, somewhat, less trouble) What kind of trouble did you face?
Q25: People have different opinions regarding the cancellation of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. Some people believe that this was a right move, some others believe that it was the right move without any preparation. What is your opinion?
Q26: In your opinion, to what extent will the cancellation of old Rs 1000 and Rs 500 notes be able to tackle the issue of black money- a lot, somewhat , very less or not at all?
Q27: People have different opinions regarding the cancellation of old Rs 1000 and Rs 500 notes. Some people say that due to this move, the common man has suffered more while the rich have suffered less. What is your opinion?
Q28: In your opinion, do you think the move to cancel Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes will benefit the BJP in the election?
Q29: During the last one month, did you or any of your family members have to forego two square meals a day?
Q30: A lot of discussion takes place on where Uttarakhand’s capital should be situated. Some people feel that Dehradun should remain capital. Some others feel that Garsain. In your opinion, where should the state’s capital be situated?
Q31: In your opinion, did the Central government do the right thing by imposing Presidents Rule in Uttarakahand early this year?
Q32a: How important is the cow protection issue going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q32b: How important is the nationalism issue going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q32c: How important is the surgical strike on Pakistan issue going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q32d: How important is the cancellation of old 500 and 1000 Rupee notes issue going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q32e: How important is the Presidents rule in Uttarakhand issue going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q32f: How important is the disaster prevention in Kedarnath issue going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q33: In your opinion, which among the following parties will win the election or be the front runner in the upcoming election in Uttarakhand?
Q34: In your opinion, which one of the following Prime Ministers have taken the strongest decisions – Jawaharlal Nehru, Narendra, Modi, Narsimha Rao, Indira Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Atal Bihari Vajpayee or V.P. Singh?
Q35: Which of the following leaders is posing the biggest challenge to the Modi government at the Centre? Mayawati, Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee or Mulayam Singh?
Q36a: Now I will read out a few sentences about Harish Rawat. Please tell me for each sentence whether you agree or disagree with- Harish Rawat is an anti-Brahim leader?
Q36b: Now I will read out a few sentences about Harish Rawat. Please tell me for each sentence whether you agree or disagree with- Harish Rawat is being falsely implicated in the CD sting operation?
Q37: Have you heard about the discovery of skeleton remains in the Kedar Valley?
Q37a: (If answered yes in Q37) Was the state government careless in handling this issue?
Q37b: (If answered yes in Q37a) Who do you think is more responsible for this carelessness – former Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna or incumbent Chief Minister Harish Rawat?
Q38: Have you benefitted from the Indiria Amma Canteen Yojana?
Q39: In the last five years, people have had different views about development in the hill and plain areas of Uttarakhand. Some people believe that compared to plains, hill areas have received greater attention. What is your opinion?
Q40: In your opinion, who is the most popular leader in Uttarakhand?
Q41a: How regularly do you watch TV to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q41b: How regularly do you listen to radio to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q41c: How regularly do you read newspaper to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q41d: How regularly do you use internet/news website to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q42a: How often do you use Facebook? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q42b: How often do you use Twitter? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q42c: How often do you use Whats App? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q43: (If respondent uses Whats App) Are you a member of any leader’s or party’s Whats App group in your area?
Q44: Do you believe that the incumbent Congress government in Uttarakhand should get another chance?
Z1: What is your age?
Z2: Gender
Z3: Up to what level have you studied?
Z3: Up to what level have your father studied?
Z3: Up to what level have your mother studied?
Z4: What is your Occupation?
Z4a: Are you the main earner of your household?
Z4b: (If No in Z4a) What is the occupation of the main earner of your household?
Z4c: (If no in Z4a) What is your relation with the main earner of yur family?
Z5: How does the mainearner of your family paid for his work-Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly or some other way?
Z6: Are you married?
Z7: Does any member of your family live in other states of India (outside Uttarakhand) or outside the country?
Z7a: (If yes in Z7) Had he gone for job, for study, for both or gone for other work?
Z8: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z8a: And what is your caste group?
Z9: What is your religion?
Z9a: (If Muslim) Are you Shia or Sunni?
Z10: Are you a pure vegetarian, vegetarian but eat eggs or you eat meat/fish as well?
Z11: What type of mobile phone do you have?
Z11a: (If Have mobile phone) Do you have internet connection in your mobile?
Z12: Do you have Adhar Card?
Z13: Area/Locality
Z13a: (If Town/City/Metropolitan) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z13b: (If village) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z14: Total number of family member(Adult)
Z14: Total number of family member(Children)
Z15: Total agricultural land of household
Z16: Total monthly household expenditure - putting together the expenditure of all members of the household?
Z17a: Do you or your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
Z17b: Do you or your household have Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped?
Z17c: Do you or your household have Air conditioner?
Z17d: Do you or your household have Computer/laptop/Ipad?
Z17d(1): (If Computer/laptop/Ipad) Is it with Internet or without internet?
Z17e: Do you or your household have Electric fan/cooler?
Z17f: Do you or your household have Washing machine?
Z17g: Do you or your household have Fridge?
Z17h: Do you or your household have Television?
Z17h(1): (If Television) Is it with Cable/Dish TV or without Cable/Dish TV?
Z17i: Do you or your household have Bank/Postoffice Account?
Z17j: Do you or your household have ATM/Dabit/Credit card?
Z17k: Do you or your household have LPG gas?
Z17l: Do you or your household have toilet inside house ?
Z17m: (If Village) Do you or your household have Thresser?
Z17n: (If Village) Do you or your household have Pumping set?
Z17o: (If Village) Do you or your household have Tractor?
Z18a: (If Village) Total number of Goat/Sheep
Z18b: (If Village) Total number of Cow/Oxen/Buffalo/Camel
Z18c: (If Village) Total number of Any other livestock
Z19: Total monthly household income - putting together the income of all members of the household?
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 Q4 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?