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Assembly Constituency
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Respondent number
F6: 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 in Q1) Whom did you vote for?
Q1b: (If Voted in Q1) When did you finally make up your mind about whom to vote for?
Q1c: (If Voted in Q1) Did the election officer correctly put the mark on your finger?
Q1d: (If Voted in Q1) In deciding whom to vote for did you take anyone's advise?
Q1e: (If Yes in Q1d) Whose advice mattered to you the most?
Q1f: (If Not Voted in Q1) What was the main reason due to which you could not vote in this election?
Q2: Which party do you like most?
Q2a: And which party do you dislike most?
Q3: After the next election, who would you prefer next Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
Q4a: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you attend election meetings during the recent election campaign?
Q4b: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you participat in processions/rallies during the recent election campaign?
Q4c: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you go home to home for canvassing during the recent election campaign?
Q4d: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you collect or gave funds during the recent election campaign?
Q4e: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you distribut Pamphlets/ Put up posters during the recent election campaign?
Q5: Thinking about the just concluded assembly election in Uttar Pradesh - What was the most important issue for you while deciding who to vote for?
Q6: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the campaign to ask for your vote?
Q7: Did any party or candidate contact you or a family member through a phone call or recorded voice or SMS during the campaign?
Q7a(a): (If yes) From which party/parties? (1st party)
Q7a(b): (If yes) From which party/parties? (2nd party)
Q8: While deciding whom to vote for in the upcoming assembly elections, what mattered to you the most - party, chief ministerial candidate of a party or the local candidate?
Q9: Who did you vote for during the Lok Sabha elections held in 2014?
Q10: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the BJP/NDA Central government over the last three years?
Q11: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the SP government in Uttar Pradesh over the last five years?
Q12: During the last two- three years have you or any of your family members benefited from any Government scheme?
Q12a: (If yes in Q12) Which scheme did you benefit from the most?
Q12b: (If yes in Q12) And who would you give credit for it - the Central govt., the State govt., local politicians /party worker, or local bureaucrat/government officer?
Q12c: (If yes to Q12) Whose help did you get?
Q13: Thinking of how you (or your family, in the case of first time voters) have voted in the last 4 to 5 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, how would you describe yourself? Which party’s traditional supporter are you?
Q14a: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SP government in UP in the last five years. Do you think that the medical facilities in government hospitals have improved or deteriorated?
Q14b: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SP government in UP in the last five years. Do you think that the condition of roads have improved or deteriorated?
Q14c: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SP government in UP in the last five years. Do you think that the supply of electricity have improved or deteriorated?
Q14d: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SP government in UP in the last five years. Do you think that the irrigation facilities have improved or deteriorated?
Q14e: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SP government in UP in the last five years. Do you think that the quality of education in government schools have improved or deteriorated?
Q14f: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SP government in UP in the last five years. Do you think that the supply of drinking water have improved or deteriorated?
Q14g: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SP government in UP in the last five years. Do you think that the public bus/public transportation services have improved or deteriorated?
Q14h: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SP government in UP in the last five years. Do you think that the law and order situation have improved or deteriorated?
Q14i: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SP government in UP in the last five years. Do you think that the employment opportunities have improved or deteriorated?
Q14j: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SP government in UP in the last five years. Do you think that the harvest paid in time have improved or deteriorated?
Q15: In your opinion how much development has taken place in Punjab in the last 5 years - a lot, somewhat or none at all?
Q16a: Have you heard about the scheme for making home (Indira/Rajiv Awas Yojna)?
Q16a(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the scheme for making home (Indira/Rajiv Awas Yojna)?
Q16b: Have you heard about the Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (MNREGA)?
Q16b(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (MNREGA)?
Q16c: Have you heard about the Free medical facilities (National Rural Health Mission)?
Q16c(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Free medical facilities (National Rural Health Mission)?
Q16d: Have you heard about the Pension money (old age, widow, disabilities etc.)?
Q16d(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Pension money (old age, widow, disabilities etc.)?
Q16e: Have you heard about the Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana?
Q16e(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana?
Q16f: Have you heard about the Jan Dhan Yojana?
Q16f(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Jan Dhan Yojana?
Q16g: Have you heard about the Swachh Bharat scheme?
Q16g(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Swachh Bharat scheme?
Q16h: Have you heard about the Digital India scheme?
Q16h(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Digital India scheme?
Q16i: Have you heard about the Skill India scheme?
Q16i(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Skill India scheme?
Q16j: Have you heard about the Make in India?
Q16j(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Make in India?
Q1k: Have you heard about the Prime Minister Crop Insurance scheme?
Q16k(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Prime Minister Crop Insurance scheme?
Q17a: Have you heard about the Samajwadi Pension Yojana?
Q17a(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Samajwadi Pension Yojana?
Q17b: Have you heard about the Samajwadi Bima Yojana?
Q17b(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Samajwadi Bima Yojana?
Q17c: Have you heard about the Lohiya Awas Yojana?
Q17c(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Lohiya Awas Yojana?
Q17d: Have you heard about the Lohiya Gramin Bus Seva?
Q17d(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Lohiya Gramin Bus Seva?
Q17e: Have you heard about the Kanya Vidya Dhan Yojana?
Q17e(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Kanya Vidya Dhan Yojana?
Q17f: Have you heard about the Free Laptop Yojana?
Q17f(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Free Laptop Yojana?
Q17g: Have you heard about the Cycle Sahayata Yojana?
Q17g(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Cycle Sahayata Yojana?
Q17h: Have you heard about the 108/102 Ambulence Seva Yojana?
Q17h(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the 108/102 Ambulence Seva Yojana?
Q17i: Have you heard about the Dial 100 Yojana?
Q17i(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from the Dial 100 Yojana?
Q18: 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?
Q19: The MGNREGA guarantees that the government will provide up to 100 days paid manual employment a year for any household in a rural area which demands it. To what extent do you think it helps the poor - not at all, to some extent or a great deal?
Q20: Out of Akhilesh Yadav and Narendra Modi, which leader do you like more?
Q21: Did the UP government acquisite your land or land of your any family member for development of the state during the last five years?
Q21a: (If yes in Q21) How much compensation did you or your family member get from UP government for these land acquised-Very much, Somewhat or Very less?
Q22a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with - Narendra Modi has failed to bring acche din?
Q22b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with - Under Akhilesh Yadav’s rule, only Yadavs have benefitted?
Q22c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with - Mayawati has failed to carry forward the legacy of Kanshi Ram?
Q22d: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with - For the development of Uttar Pradesh, it is necessary that the ruling party at the Centre and in UP should be the same?
Q23: Back in 2015, a man from the Muslim community in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh was lynched by a mob over rumors that he had stored cow meat in his house. Have you heard about this incident?
Q23a: (If heard in Q23), then in your opinion, what happened with that man in Dadri, was it right or wrong?
Q24a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- Nowadays people from certain communities are being unnecessarily harassed in the name of cow protection?
Q24b: 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?
Q24c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- On issues of marriage and divorce, every religion should have its own laws?
Q24d: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- People should now forget the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots?
Q24e: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with- Like Dalits, Adivasis and OBCs, Muslims too should get reservations in government jobs?
Q25a: With the work of your M.L.A., are you satisfied, dissatisfied or angry?
Q25b: With the work of your M.P., are you satisfied, dissatisfied or angry?
Q25c: (Only in towns/cities) With the work of your corporator, are you satisfied, dissatisfied or angry?
Q26: In your opinion, the Samajwadi party’s decision to contest these elections in alliance with the Congress, was it right?
Q27: How much do you like Rahul Gandhi – a lot, a little bit, not much or not at all?
Q28: Have you applied for a smartphone under the Samajwadi Smartphone Yojana?
Q29: In your opinion, what should be built on the disputed site at Ayodhya – neither a mosque nor a temple, a mosque should be built, a temple should be built, or both a mosque and a temple should be built on the same site?
Q30: With regard to reservations in government jobs, which of the following statements do you agree the most with?
Q31: If you were to compare the incumbent SP government of Akhilesh Yadav with the former BSP government of Mayawati, which in your opinion has been better?
Q32: Can you tell me what the issue in Kairana was all about?
Q32a: (If correct in Q32), In your opinion, were the claims about Hindus being driven out true, exaggerated or completely false?
Q33: 1: People might have suffered on account of demonetization, the nation and the people will benefit from this move in the coming years; 2: People suffered on account of demonetization, the nation has also incurred. Do you agree with 1 or 2?
Q34: Suppose Akhilesh had not been the Chief Ministerial candidate of the Samajwadi party in this election, then in such a situation, would you have voted for some other party or the same party for which you just voted?
Q35a: Now I will ask you to compare the four major parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Please tell me which one of these parties is best for the development of Uttar Pradesh?
Q35b: Now I will ask you to compare the four major parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Please tell me which one of these parties is best for maintaining law and order in Uttar Pradesh?
Q35c: Now I will ask you to compare the four major parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Please tell me which one of these parties is best for promoting brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims?
Q35d: Now I will ask you to compare the four major parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Please tell me which one of these parties is best for protecting the interests of your religion?
Q35e: Now I will ask you to compare the four major parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Please tell me which one of these parties is best for protecting the interests of your caste?
Q36: Looking at the three years of work done by Modi government, would you say that it has taken greater care of the interests of the rich or the interests of the poor/common man?
Q37: Suppose if the BJP had declared a Chief Ministerial candidate in this election, would you have voted for the party?
Q38a: How important were the cow protection issue for you while casting your vote in this election - Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q38b: How important were the nationalism issue for you while casting your vote in this election - Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q38c: How important were the surgical strike on Pakistan issue for you while casting your vote in this election - Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q38d: How important were the cancellation of old 500 and 1000 Rupee notes issue for you while casting your vote in this election - Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q38e: How important were the Ram Mandir/Babri Masjid issue for you while casting your vote in this election - Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q38f: How important were the issue of triple talaq issues for you while casting your vote in this election - Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q38g: How important were the feud between SP and Yadav family issues for you while casting your vote in this election - Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q39: Now you compare the current elections in your area/locality with the previous elections. Do you think electoral malpractices in your area in this elections had increased, decreased or never happened in your area?
Q40a: How much party posters/banners/hoardings influence your voting decision - not at all, a little bit or a lot?
Q40b: How much party political discussions on television influence your voting decision - not at all, a little bit or a lot?
Q40c: How much party crowds at party rallies influence your voting decision - not at all, a little bit or a lot?
Q40d: How much party speeches of political leaders influence your voting decision - not at all, a little bit or a lot?
Q40e: How much party election surveys influence your voting decision - not at all, a little bit or a lot?
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?
Q42: In your opinion, which party is winning the election from your assembly seat?
Q43: In your opinion, which party is winning the election in the whole of Uttar Pradesh?
Q44a: Which party's rallies drew the maximum crowds in your locality?
Q44b: Which party's leaders speeches did you like the most in your locality?
Q44c: Which party's candidates posters did you see the most in your locality?
Q44d: Which party spent the most on its election campaign in your locality?
Q45a: How often do you use Facebook? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q45b: How often do you use Twitter? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q45c: How often do you use Whats App? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q46: (If respondent uses Whats App) Are you a member of any leader’s or party’s Whats App group in your area?
Q47: Should the current SP government in Uttar Pradesh 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 relationship with the main earner of your household?
Z5: How does the main earner of your household get paid for his work - Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly or in some other way?
Z6: Are you married?
Z7: Does any member of your family live in other states of India (outside Uttar Pradesh) or outside the country?
Z7a: (If yes in Z7) Did he return to cast his vote in this election?
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 an Aadhaar Card?
Z13: Area/Locality
Z13a: (If village) How far the highway from this village?
Z13b: (If village) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z13c: (If Town/City/Metropolitan) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z14: Total number of family members (Adults)
Z14: Total number of family members (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 members of your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
Z17b: Do you or members of your household have Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped?
Z17c: Do you or members of your household have Air conditioner?
Z17d: Do you or members of your household have Computer/laptop/Ipad?
Z17d(1): ): (If Computer/laptop/I pad) Is it with Internet or without internet?
Z17e: Do you or members of your household have Electric fan/cooler?
Z17f: Do you or members of your household have Washing machine?
Z17g: Do you or members of your household have Fridge?
Z17h: Do you or members of your household have Television?
Z17h(1): (If Television) Is it with Cable/Dish TV or without Cable/Dish TV?
Z17i: Do you or members of your household have Bank/Post office Account?
Z17j: Do you or members of your household have ATM/Debit/Credit card?
Z17k: Do you or members of your household have LPG gas?
Z17l: Do you or members of your household have toilet inside the house?
Z17m: (If Village) Do you or members of your household have a thresher?
Z17n: (If Village) Do you or members of your household have pumping set?
Z17o: (If Village) Do you or members of 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?
Z20: Mobile number of the respondent
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?