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

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?
1 = 1: Could not vote
2 = 2: Voted
8 = 8: No opinion

Q1a: (If Voted) Whom did you vote for?
1 = 01: Congress(INC)
2 = 02: BJP
3 = 03: JD (United)
4 = 04: CPI
5 = 05: CPI(M)
6 = 06: BSP
7 = 07: NCP
8 = 08: Samajwadi Party(SP)
74 = 74: RLD
77 = 77: UKD
84 = 84: URM
85 = 85: UKD(P)
86 = 86: UK Praivartan Party
96 = 96: Independents
97 = 97: Any Other party
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: Not voted

Q1b: (If Not Voted) What was the main reason due to which you could not vote in this election?
0 = 0: Out of station
1 = 1: Not well
2 = 2: No interest/did not feel like voting
3 = 3: Prevented /Fear of violence
4 = 4: No identity card/ identity proof
5 = 5: No good choice
6 = 6: Someone had voted in place of me before I went to vote
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q1c: (If Voted)When did you finally make up your mind about whom to vote for?
1 = 1: On the day of voting
2 = 2: A day or two before voting
3 = 3: Earlier, during the campaign
4 = 4: Even before the campaign started
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q1d: (If Voted) Did the election officer correctly put the mark on your finger?
1 = 1: Checked, but mark not found
2 = 2: Checked and mark found
8 = 8: Could not check the mark
9 = 9: N.A.

Q2: (If voted) While deciding whom to vote for did you taken any advised from anyone?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't Say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q2a: (If yes) In deciding who to vote for in the just concluded elections, whose opinion mattered to you most?
0 = 0: Local Political Leader
1 = 1: Husband/wife
2 = 2: Other family members
3 = 3: Caste/community leaders
4 = 4: Friends/neighbours
5 = 5: Co-workers/colleagues
6 = 6: No one, I voted on my own
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q3: (If Voted) On the whole, did you cast your vote on your own or other's opinions had effect on your decision?
1 = 1: Own Decision only
2 = 2: Influenced by others opinions
8 = 8: Don't know
9 = 9: N.A.

Q4: (If Voted) 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?
1 = 1: Party
2 = 2: Candidate
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A

Q4a: (If ‘Party’ in Q4) What was the most important consideration in favour of the party?
1 = 1: People of my caste/community supported that party
2 = 2: The group or the faction in the village/mohalla supported
3 = 3: My family members are traditional supporters/voters of th
4 = 4: I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to bene
5 = 5: The party has good leadership
6 = 6: The overall programme of the party is good
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q4b: (If ‘Candidate’ in Q4) What was the most important consideration in favour of the candidate?
1 = 1: People of my caste/community supported that candidate
2 = 2: The group or the faction in the village/mohalla supported
3 = 3: We have family ties or good relations with the candidate
4 = 4: I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to bene
5 = 5: I am impressed by the candidate’s personality
6 = 6: The candidate is accessible
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q5: 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?
1 = 1: Great deal
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not at all
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

Q6a: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you attend election meetings?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: No opinion

Q7: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the campaign to ask for your vote?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Don't remember

Q8: After this election who would you prefer as the next Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?
1 = 01: B C Khanduri
2 = 02: Ramesh Pokhrial
3 = 03: Bhagat Singh Koshiyari
4 = 04: Harish Rawat
5 = 05: Satpal Maharaj
6 = 06: Harak Singh Rawat
7 = 07: Yashpal Arya
8 = 08: N D Tiwari
9 = 09: Indira Hridesh
10 = 10: Anyone from Congress
11 = 11: Anyone from BJP
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Can't say/D.K.
99 = 99: Blank/Refused

Q10: What is your assessment of the work done by the BJP government in Uttarakhand during the 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: No opinion/D.K.

Q13: What is your assessment of Manmohan Singh as the Prime Minister? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with his performance?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: No opinion

Q16: What is your opinion about the Congress led UPA government at the centre, on the issue of corruption? According to you, is the government- Very corrupt, Somewhat corrupt, Not much corrupt, or no 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

Q18: In the last five years of the congress govt., three chief misnistes have held the power. First BC Khanduri, second Ramesh Pokria and again in third Khanduri. According to you which term was best?
1 = 1: BC Khanduri (2007-2009)
2 = 2: Ramesh Pokhrial (2009-2011)
3 = 3: BC Khanduri (Sep. 2011 - Feb. 2012)
4 = 4: All equally good
5 = 5: All equally bad
8 = 8: No opinion

Q19a: Now I will ask you about the work done of the BJP led government in Uttarakhand during the last five years. Do you think Supply of electricity has improved, deteriorated or remained same?
1 = 1: Improved
2 = 2: Deteriorated
3 = 3: Remained same
8 = 8: D.K.

Q20: There have been different opinions about the changing the chief minister of BJP government thrice during the last five years. What is your opinion in this regard?
1 = 1: Changing CM multiple times was good
2 = 2: Khandurin should not be replaced
3 = 3: Ramesh Pokhriyal should not be replaced
4 = 4: Whosoever, should be completed five years terms
8 = 8: No opinion

Q21: Thinking of how you have voted in previous elections, how would you describe yourself. Are you a BJP supporter, a Congress supporter, a BSP supporter, a UKD supporter, supporter of some other party or not a committed supporter of any party?
1 = 1: BJP Supporter
2 = 2: Congress supporter
3 = 3: BSP supporter
4 = 4: UKD supporter
5 = 5: Supporter of some other party
6 = 6: Not a committed supporter of any party
8 = 8: Can’t say/D.K

Q22: According to you, Who is responsible for inflation, the 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

Q23: There are different views on the development issues in the plain and the hilly regions of Uttarkhand during the last five years. What is your opinion in this regards?
1 = 1: More attention towards the Hills
2 = 2: More attention towards the Plains
3 = 3: Equal attention both in plains and hills
4 = 4: Both plains and hills are ignored
8 = 8: No opinion

Q24: Where should be the capital of Uttarakhand? Some say it should be Dehradun. Some say it should be Gairsain while others prefer it should be Rishikesh. What is your opinion?
1 = 1: Dehradun
2 = 2: Gairsain
3 = 3: Rishikesh
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: No opinion

Q25a: Now I am going to read out some important issues. Tell me how unemployment has effect on your vote-Very much, somewhat, not at all effect?
1 = 1: Very much
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not at all
8 = 8: No opinion

Q25a(a): Out of these issues, in your opinion which issue was most important in this elections?
1 = 1: Unemployment
2 = 2: Price Rise
3 = 3: Corruption
4 = 4: Development of state
5 = 5: Electricity,road,water issue
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q26: If we compare the current BJP govt. (2007-2012) with the previous congress govt (2002-2007), in your opinion which govt. was better?
1 = 1: Present BJP govt. (2007-2012)
2 = 2: Previous Cong. govt. (2002-2007)
3 = 3: Both equally good
4 = 4: Both equally good
8 = 8: No opinion/DK

Q27: There are different views on the development issues in the Kumaon and Garhwal of Uttarkhand during the last five years. What is your opinion in this regards?
1 = 1: More attention towards the Kumaon
2 = 2: More attention towards the Garhwal
3 = 3: Equal attention in both
4 = 4: Both are ignored
8 = 8: No opinion

Q28: People have different opinions about Rahul Gandhi becoming Prime Minister of the country. Some say that he is now ready to be the Prime Minister. Which one of these do you agree with the most?
1 = 1: Rahul Gandhi should become PM now
2 = 2: Rahul Gandhi is not ready to be PM now
3 = 3: Rahul Gandhi is simply not suited for the job
8 = 8: Can’t Say/DK

Q29: If the Congress party win the assembly elections, in your opinion who should become the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?
1 = 1: Harish Rawat
2 = 2: Yashpal Arya
3 = 3: Harak Singh Rawat
4 = 4: Satpal Maharaj
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: No opinion

Q30: If the BJP party win the assembly elections, in your opinion who should become the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?
1 = 1: B.C. Khanduri
2 = 2: Ramesh Pokhriyal
3 = 3: Bhagat Singh Koshiyari
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: No opinion

Q31a: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Uttarakhand govt. does not take any action to save the Ganga river?
1 = 1: Fully agree
2 = 2: Somewhat agree
3 = 3: Somewhat disagree
4 = 4: Fully disagree
8 = 8: No opinion

Q32: There is the view that voters vote for a party or candidate because he/she has received personal gifts such as money/food/liquor/drugs from that party or candidate. In your area how many poeple accept such gifts?
1 = 1: No one
2 = 2: Very few
3 = 3: Some
4 = 4: Many
5 = 5: Almost every one
8 = 8: DK

Q33: 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?
1 = 1: Feel obliged
2 = 2: Vote as they wish
8 = 8: No opinion

Q34: There are different views of the people on the benefits recieved by Uttarakhand during the last 11 years of Governence as a seperate state. What is your opinion about this?
1 = 1: Benefited as per expectation
2 = 2: Not benefited as per expectation
3 = 3: Neither benefited nor loss
4 = 4: Within the Uttar Pradesh was more benefited
8 = 8: No opinion

Q35: In comparison to the neighbouring state of Himachal, the development of Uttarakhand is occurring at a faster rate, slower rate or at an equal rate?
1 = 1: Uttarakhand developing faster than Himachal
2 = 2: Uttarakhand developing slower than Himachal
3 = 3: Uttarakhand developing at the same rate as Himachal
4 = 4: Both state cannot be compare
8 = 8: No opinion

Q36a: Now I am going to read out some Central govt and State Govt. Scheme. Tell me whether you have heard or not about the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes

Q36a(a): (If Yes) Had you or any member of your family get benefit from this Scheme?
1 = 1: Not benefited
2 = 2: Benefited
8 = 8: DK
9 = 9: N.A.

Q36g: (If heard in Q36f) In your opinion Which Govt. had implimented Rashtriya Swasth Bima Yojna?
1 = 1: Central Govt.
2 = 2: State Govt.
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q36h: (If benefited in Q36fa) How much money you had spend to get the Rashtriya Swasth Bima Yojna Card?
1 = 1: Rs. 30
2 = 2: Less than Rs. 30
3 = 3: Above Rs. 30
8 = 8: Can't Say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q37: After the delimitation, the seats of Hilly regions in Uttarakhand has decreased. What is your opinion about this?
1 = 1: Injustice to the hilly regions
2 = 2: It is natural to increase seats in plains
8 = 8: No opinion

Q38a: Now I am going to read out some names that have been in the News. Have you heard about Arvind Kejriwal?
1 = 1: Heard
2 = 2: Not heard

Q39: (If heard of Anna Hazare in Q38g) Who is Anna Hazare?
1 = 1: Correct answer
2 = 2: Incorrect answer
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q41a: (If yes in Q41) Did you take interest in Anna Hazare’s fast held in August last year?
1 = 1: Took interest
2 = 2: Did not take interest
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q41b: (If yes in Q41)Were you in support of Anna Hazare’s movement that took place in August last year?
1 = 1: Support
2 = 2: Against
3 = 3: Neither support nor against
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q42: Did you take part in any meeting/rally/demonstration related to Anna Hazare’s movement?
1 = 1: Took part
2 = 2: Did not take part
8 = 8: No opinion

Q43: If we talk about today, are you in support of Anna Hazare’s movement?
1 = 1: Support
2 = 2: Against
3 = 3: Neither support nor against
8 = 8: No opinion

Q44: (If heard about Lokpal in Q40) There are two drafts of Lokpal bill, one by Anna Hazare and his team and the other by the government. In your opinion which of the two drafts is better?
1 = 1: Anna Hazare draft
2 = 2: Government's
3 = 3: Both good
4 = 4: Both bad
5 = 5: Not heard about the two drafts
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q45a: (If yes) Yet the Lokpal bill not passed in the parliament- people have different view on it. Some people says govt. do not want strong bill against the corruption, others say the opposition have not supported. What is your opinion?
1 = 1: Ruling government does not want
2 = 2: Opposition does not want
3 = 3: Any party does not want
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q46: The way of ruling govt. handle the situation of fast/movement by Baba Ramdev at Ramlila maidan in Delhi, in your opinion was it right or wrong?
1 = 1: Right
2 = 2: Wrong
3 = 3: Not heard
8 = 8: No opinion

Q48a: (1) Strong and independent Lokpal will substantially reduce corruption in our country. (2) It is hard to Control over corruption. It does not impact over corruption. Do you agree?
1 = 1: Agree with (1)
2 = 2: Agree with (2)
8 = 8: No opinion

Q50: Recently there is a formation of lokakyuktya in the state of uttrakhand – Have you heard of it?
1 = 1: Not heard
2 = 2: Heard

Q50a: (If heard) The formation of lokakyuktya law in the state is a welcome step taken by the govt. or the step has taken quickly for the publicity. What is your opinion?
1 = 1: Good step taken by the Govt.
2 = 2: Step taken in quickly
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Neither
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q51a(a): (If yes) Do you support or oppose it?
1 = 1: Oppose
2 = 2: Support
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q52: 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

Q55: 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

Q58: How often do you use the internet – daily, at least 3-4 times in 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
5 = 5: Not heard about the internet

Q59: In your opinion, should the BJP led government get another chance?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
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: What is your 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 = 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