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F6: May I begin the interview?
Q1: There is going to be an assembly election in Uttar Pradesh in the next one and a half to two months. Have you heard about it?
Q2: Will you vote in this election?
Q3: If UP Assembly elections are held 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 Uttar Pradesh?
Q6: Which party did you vote for in 2014 Lok Sabha election?
Q7: What is your assessment of Akhilesh Yadav 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 SP government in Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh 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 you were to compare the incumbent SP government of Akhilesh Yadav with the former BSP government of Mayawati, which in your opinion is better?
Q15a: Now I will ask you to compare the four major parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Please tell me, which party is the best for good governance?
Q15b: Now I will ask you to compare the four major parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Please tell me, which party is the best for maintaining law and order?
Q15c: Now I will ask you to compare the four major parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Please tell me, which party is the best for promoting brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims?
Q15d: Now I will ask you to compare the four major parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Please tell me, which party is the best for protecting the interests of your religion?
Q15e: Now I will ask you to compare the four major parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Please tell me, which party is the best for protecting the interests of your caste?
Q16a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with-Instead of Akhilesh Yadav, Mulyama Singh Yadav should be made the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
Q16b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with-The NDA government at the Centre has looked after the needs of Uttar Pradesh over the last two and a half years?
Q16c: 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 achhe din (good days)?
Q16d: 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 party in power at the Centre should also be in power in the state?
Q16e: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me for each whether you agree or disagree with-The Congress should hand over the charge of leading the party in UP to Priyanka Gandhi?
Q17a: In the upcoming assembly election-which party should the Congress contest these elections with?
Q17b: In the upcoming assembly election-which party should the BJP contest these elections with?
Q17c: In the upcoming assembly election-which party should the SP contest these elections with?
Q17d: In the upcoming assembly election-which party should the BSP contest these elections with?
Q17e: In the upcoming assembly election-which party should the RLD contest these elections with?
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 read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Nowadays people of some communities are being unnecessarily harassed in the name of cow protection?
Q19b: 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?
Q19c: 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?
Q20a: Now I will read out a few things. Please tell me in your opinion which party do you find corruption most in – Congress, BJP, BSP or BSP?
Q20b: 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, BJP, BSP or BSP?
Q20c: Now I will read out a few things. Please tell me in your opinion which party do you find factionalism most in – Congress, BJP, BSP or BSP?
Q21: 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?
Q21a: (If you faced a lot, somewhat, less trouble) What kind of trouble did you face?
Q22: 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?
Q23: 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?
Q24: 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?
Q25: In your opinion, do you think the move to cancel Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes will benefit the BJP in the election?
Q26: During the last one month, did you or any of your family members have to forego two square meals a day?
Q27: In your opinion, who is more responsible for the tussle that took place between Akhilesh Yadav and Shivpal Yadav?
Q28: In your opinion, has Akhilesh Yadav become stronger or weaker after the recent tussle between leaders in the Samajwadi party?
Q29: In your opinion, who is the best leader from the BJP in Uttar Pradesh?
Q30a: 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?
Q30b: 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?
Q30c: 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?
Q30d: 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?
Q30e: How important is the problem of Ram Mandir/ Babri Masjid issue going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q30f: How important is the triple talaq issue going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q30g: How important is the tussle within SP and Yadav family going to be for you in the forthcoming assembly elections? Very Important, Somewhat Important, Not very important, Not at all important?
Q31: In your opinion, which among the following parties will win the election or be the front runner in the upcoming election in Uttar Pradesh?
Q32: 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?
Q33: 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?
Q34: In your opinion, who is the most popular leader in Uttar Pradesh?
Q35a: How regularly do you watch TV to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q35b: How regularly do you listen to radio to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q35c: How regularly do you read newspaper to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q35d: How regularly do you use internet/news website to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q36a: How often do you use Facebook? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q36b: How often do you use Twitter? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q36c: How often do you use Whats App? Daily, Some days a week, Some days a month, Very rarely or never?
Q37: (If respondent uses Whats App) Are you a member of any leader’s or party’s Whats App group in your area?
Q38a: In the last one year, have you or anyone in your family been prevented from withdrawing water from a handpump tap or a well?
Q38a(a): (If yes) Whom did you complain to?
Q38b: In the last one year, have you or anyone in your family been threatened/ intimidated on asking for right wages?
Q38b(a): (If yes) Whom did you complain to?
Q38c: In the last one year, did anyone misbehave with the women of your household?
Q38c(a): (If yes) Whom did you complain to?
Q38d: In the last one year, have you or anyone in your family been deprived of the benefits of a government scheme?
Q38d(a): (If yes) Whom did you complain to?
Q38e: In the last one year, has any politician misbehaved with you or anyone in your family?
Q38e(a): (If yes) Whom did you complain to?
Q38f: In the last one year, has any bureaucrat misbehaved with you or anyone in your family?
Q38f(a): (If yes) Whom did you complain to?
Q39: In your opinion, in a gram sabha/ gram panchayat meeting, does everyone get a chance to speak their mind or do some people always dominate these meetings?
Q39a: (If some people dominate), then what do you think is the reason?
Q40: Do you believe that the incumbent SP government in Uttar Pradesh should get another chance?
Z1: What is your age?
Z2: Gender
Z3: Up to what level have you studied?
Z3: Up to what level has your father studied?
Z3: Up to what level has 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 family?
Z5: How does the main earner of your family get 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 Uttar Pradesh) or outside the country?
Z7a: (If yes in Z7) Did s/he go in search of employment, for education, for both or for some 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 Aadhaar 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/Post office Account?
Z17j: Do you or your household have ATM/Debit/Credit card?
Z17k: Do you or your household have LPG gas?
Z17l: Do you or your household have a toilet inside the house?
Z17m: (If Village) Do you or your household have Thresher?
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?