Ac_id: Assembly Constituencies
Pc_id: Parliamentry Constituencies
Polling Station Number
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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 Not Voted) What was the main reason due to which you could not vote in this election?
Q1c: (If Voted)When did you finally make up your mind about whom to vote for?
Q1d: (If Voted) Did the election officer correctly put the mark on your finger?
Q2: (If Voted) While deciding whom to vote for, did you take/follow anyone’s advice?
Q2a: (If yes) In deciding who to vote for in the just concluded elections, whose opinion mattered to you most?
Q3: (If Voted) Overall what do you think, you have voted on your own or other's opinion have effected your vote?
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?
Q4a: (If ‘Party’ in Q4) What was the most important consideration in favour of the party?
Q4b: (If ‘Candidate’ in Q4) What was the most important consideration in favour of the candidate?
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?
Q6a: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you attend election meetings?
Q6b: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you participate in processions/rallies?
Q6c: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you go home to home for canvassing?
Q6d: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you collect funds?
Q6e: During the elections people participate in various activities related to election. Did you distribute Pamphlets/ Put up posters?
Q7: Did any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the campaign to ask for your vote?
Q8: After this election who would you prefer as the next Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
Q9: Who did you vote for during the last Lok Sabha elections held in 2009?
Q10: What is your opinion about the performance of the Mayawati led BSP Government in Uttar Pradesh during the last five years – would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q11: What is your opinion about the performance of the Congress-led UPA Government during the last three years. I mean the Central government in Delhi. – would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q12: Who did you vote for during the last Assembly elections held in 2007?
Q13: What is your assessment of Manmohan Singh as the Prime Minister? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with his performance?
Q14: What is your assessment of Mayawati as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q15: How do you rate the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre (Delhi) in terms of corruption. Is it very corrupt, somewhat corrupt, Not much corrupt or not corrupt at all?
Q16: How do you rate the present Mayawati led BSP government of Uttar Pradesh in terms of corruption. Is it very corrupt, somewhat corrupt, Not much corrupt or not corrupt at all?
Q17a: Now I will read out certain issues. You have to tell me how much did Price Rise affect your vote during this election - very much, somewhat, not at all?
Q17b: Now I will read out certain issues. You have to tell me how much did Farmer problems affect your vote during this election - very much, somewhat, not at all?
Q17c: Now I will read out certain issues. You have to tell me how much did Unemployment affect your vote during this election - very much, somewhat, not at all?
Q17d: Now I will read out certain issues. You have to tell me how much did Corruption affect your vote during this election - very much, somewhat, not at all?
Q17a: Now I will read out certain issues. You have to tell me how much did Development of the state affect your vote during this election - very much, somewhat, not at all?
Q17f: Now I will read out certain issues. You have to tell me how much did Problem of electricity and water supply affect your vote during this election - very much, somewhat, not at all?
Q17g: Now I will read out certain issues. You have to tell me how much did Law and order situation affect your vote during this election - very much, somewhat, not at all?
Q17h: Now I will read out certain issues. You have to tell me how much did Condition of roads affect your vote during this election - very much, somewhat, not at all?
Q17a(a): Which of these issues was the most important for you during the elections?
Q18: Thinking of how you or your family have voted in previous elections, how would you have describe yourself – are you a BSP supporter, SP supporter, a BJP supporter, Congress supporter?
Q19: Who do you think is more responsible for price rise - UPA government at the Centre or the BSP government in the State?
Q20: Now I will ask you about five main political parties in UP – Congress, BJP, BSP, SP and RLD. In your opinion which of these parties protect best the interest of your caste or community?
Q21: Suppose in this election on account of the candidate being unsuitable you could not vote for your favorite party, in that case to which other party would you vote?
Q22: If a comparison is made between the previous SP govt. led by Mulayam Singh (2003-2007) with the present BSP govt. led by Mayawati (2007-2012), which of the two govts. is better according to you?
Q23: 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, others say that he is inexperienced. Which one of these do you agree with the most?
Q24: If the Congress wins this assembly elections then who according to you should become the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
Q25: If the Samajwadi party wins this assembly elections then who according to you should become the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
Q26: If the BJP wins this assembly elections then who according to you should become the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
Q27a: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Development of Uttar Pradesh have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q27b: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Control over corruption have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q27c: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Law and order situation for common people have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q27d: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Hindu-Muslim relation have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q27e: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Facilities in school and colleges have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q27f: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Facilities in hospitals have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q27g: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Electricity supply have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q27h: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Condition of roads have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q27i: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Condition of farmers have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q27j: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Drinking water supply have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q27k: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Facility for buses have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q27l: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the BSP govt. in Uttar Pradesh during last five years. Do you think that the Employment opportunities have improved, deteriorated or remained the same?
Q28a: I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-In Mayawati’s tenure all sections of society have prospered?
Q28b: I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the dalit homes is a political gimmick?
Q28c: I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-Uttar Pradesh should be divided into smaller states?
Q28d: I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-The dismissal of tainted minister by Mayawati is not genuine?
Q28e: I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-There is nothing wrong in Mayawati’s decision of Establishing/building her own statues?
Q28f: I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-The process of acquiring land for industry and other development projects from farmers has been unbiased?
Q28g: I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-Instead of development policies for common people BSP has wasted state money on building parks and statues?
Q28h: I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-BJP’s decision to induct Babu Singh Kushwaha was correct?
Q29: Now I will ask you to compare Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Jayant Chowdhary and Varun Gandhi - the four young leaders. Which one of them do you trust most as the future leader?
Q30a: Recently in U.P. some incidents became prominent topics of discussion. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the steps taken by the govt on the issues of The demand for increased compensation by thefarmers in Bhatta Parsaul in return of their land?
Q30b: Recently in U.P. some incidents became prominent topics of discussion. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the steps taken by the govt on the issues of The recent incidents of rape?
Q30c: Recently in U.P. some incidents became prominent topics of discussion. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the steps taken by the govt on the issues of Suicide by farmers in Bundelkhand?
Q30d: Recently in U.P. some incidents became prominent topics of discussion. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the steps taken by the govt on the issues of Encephalitis in eastern Uttar Pradesh?
Q30e: Recently in U.P. some incidents became prominent topics of discussion. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the steps taken by the govt on the issues of Rashtriya Gramin Swasthya Yojana Scandal?
Q31: There are different opinions about Congress party in Uttar Pradesh. Some people feel that since in last ten years SP, BSP and BJP has ruled the state now Congress should be given a chance. What is your opinion?
Q32: If you compare last four governments of Uttar Pradesh – Mayawati (2007-2012), Mulayam Singh (2003-2007), Mayawati (2002-2003) and Rajnath Singh (2000-2002) – which of these according to you is the best?
Q33: Recently Chief Minister Mayawati proposed the division of Uttar Pradesh in to four smaller states. Have you heard about this proposal?
Q33a: (If heard) Are you agree of this proposal?
Q34: People have different opinions about Mayawati’s govt. Some say that during Mayawati’s govt. only negative/bad things have happened in Uttar Pradesh- corruption and goondagardi has increased. What is your opinion?
Q35: People have different opinion about crime in Uttar Pradesh. Some people feel that crime is less in Uttar Pradesh as compared to other states while others say that crime is more in Uttar Pradesh. What is your opinion?
Q36: Suppose in this election no one party gets a clear majority, in this case which two parties do you think would form the coalition government?
Q37a: Are you in favour of a new Poorvanchal state separated from Uttar Pradesh?
Q37b: Are you in favour of a new Awadh state separated from Uttar Pradesh?
Q37c: Are you in favour of a new Bundelkhand state separated from Uttar Pradesh?
Q37d: Are you in favour of a new Paschim Pradesh state separated from Uttar Pradesh?
Q38a: Now I will ask you to compare the four main parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Which party do you think is most Corrupt?
Q38b: Now I will ask you to compare the four main parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Which party do you think is most Nepotistic?
Q38c: Now I will ask you to compare the four main parties of Uttar Pradesh – Congress, BJP, BSP and SP. Which party do you think is most Hand in gloves with criminals?
Q39: Is there any party to which you would never vote?
Q39a: (If yes) Which party?
Q40a: Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched by the central and the state governments. Please tell me are you aware of the Indira Gandhi old age pension scheme?
Q40a(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q40b: Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched by the central and the state governments. Please tell me are you aware of the National rural employment guarantee scheme?
Q40b(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q40c: Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched by the central and the state governments. Please tell me are you aware of the Kanshi Ram shahri garib awas yojana?
Q40c(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q40d: Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched by the central and the state governments. Please tell me are you aware of the National health insurance scheme?
Q40d(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q40e: Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched by the central and the state governments. Please tell me are you aware of the Mahamaya garib arthik sahayta yojna?
Q40e(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q40f: Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched by the central and the state governments. Please tell me are you aware of the Mahamaya Sarvajan Avas yojana?
Q40f(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q40g: Now I will read out a few schemes that were launched by the central and the state governments. Please tell me are you aware of the Savitribai Phule balika shiksha madad yojna?
Q40g(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q40h: (If heard in Q40d) In your opinion Which Govt. had implimented National Health insurane Scheme?
Q40i: (If benefited in Q40da) How much money you had spend to get the National Health insurane Card?
Q41: The Election Commission gave orders to cover the statues of elephants and Mayawati before the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. According to you this decision was right or wrong?
Q42: About one and half years ago the Allahbad High court gave a decision on the Ram janmabhumi-Babri Masjid disputed land. Did you hear about this decision?
Q42a: (If heard) Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the decision given by the Allahbad High court?
Q43: According to you what should be built on the disputed land now in Ayodhya?
Q44a: Now I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-For free and fair elections the decision taken by the election commission was very necessary?
Q44b: Now I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-The election commission’s order was biased against BSP?
Q45a: Now I am going to read out a few names to you which have featured in news/discussions in last few months. Please tell me have you heard about Arvind Kejriwal?
Q45b: Now I am going to read out a few names to you which have featured in news/discussions in last few months. Please tell me have you heard about Baba Ramdev?
Q45c: Now I am going to read out a few names to you which have featured in news/discussions in last few months. Please tell me have you heard about Kiran Bedi?
Q45d: Now I am going to read out a few names to you which have featured in news/discussions in last few months. Please tell me have you heard about Rahul Gandhi?
Q45e: Now I am going to read out a few names to you which have featured in news/discussions in last few months. Please tell me have you heard about Prashant Bhushan?
Q45f: Now I am going to read out a few names to you which have featured in news/discussions in last few months. Please tell me have you heard about Medha Patkar?
Q45g: Now I am going to read out a few names to you which have featured in news/discussions in last few months. Please tell me have you heard about Anna Hazare?
Q45h: (If heard of Anna Hazare) Who is Anna Hazare?
Q46: Have you heard of Lokpal?
Q46a: (If heard) What is Lokpal?
Q47: In August last year, Anna Hazare went on an indefinite fast in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan. Did you hear about this news?
Q47a: (If yes in Q47) Did you take interest in Anna Hazare’s fast held in August last year?
Q47b: (If yes in Q47)Were you in support of Anna Hazare’s movement that took place in August last year?
Q48: Did you take part in any meeting/rally/demonstration related to Anna Hazare’s movement?
Q49: If we talk about today, are you in support of Anna Hazare’s movement?
Q50: (If heard about Lokpal in Q46) 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?
Q51: There was a discussion on Lokpal Bill in the Parliament in December 2011. Have you heard about it?
Q51a: (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?
Q52: 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?
Q53: The way of ruling govt. handle the situation of Anna Hazare's movement, in your opinion was it right or wrong?
Q54a: (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?
Q54b: (1) CBI should bring under Lokpal instead of Government. (2) For administrative coordination the CBI should be under Government. Do you agree?
Q54c: (1) With the formation of lokpal at the centre, it should be formed lokakuyukta in the state. (2) For the formation of lokakuktya should leave to the state decision. Do you agree?
Q54d: (1) All the Govt. employee should under lokpal bill because corruption has spread every where. (2) It is not possible for all the govt. employee under the lokpal because of its large no. Do you agree?
Q55a: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Baba Ramdev should stick to yoga and not to interfare in politics?
Q55b: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Anna Hajare should wait for the bill to pass in the parliament, he should not do fast before that?
Q55c: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-The government wants to protect those who have their black money in foreign banks?
Q55d: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-The movement by Anna Hajare should be focused on corruption. It should not be support or oppose to a single party?
Q55e: Now I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Manmohan Singh should leave the position of prime minister and for the rest of two year Rahul Gandhi should be appointed as Prime Minister?
Q56a: Recently there were some issues in news- 4.5% Minority reservation from OBC quota. Are you aware of that?
Q56a(a): (If yes) Do you support or oppose it?
Q56b: Recently there were some issues in news- Foregin Direct Investment in Retail area(FDI). Are you aware of that?
Q56b(a): (If yes) Do you support or oppose it?
Q57: 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/locality/ village, how many poeple accept the distribution of such gifts?
Q58: 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?
Q59: 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?
Q60: In whatever financial condition you are placed today, on the whole are you satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q61: What do you think will be the economic condition of your household in the coming few years. Would you say it will become much better, better, remain the same, become worse or much worse?
Q62: 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?
Q63: In an ordinary week, how regularly do you listen to news on radio - daily/almost everyday, 3-4 times a week, at least once a week or never?
Q64: And what about watching news on TV? In an ordinary week how regularly do you watch news on TV - daily/almost everyday, 3-4 times a week, at least once a week or never?
Q65: How often do you use the internet – daily, at least 3-4 times in a week, at least once a week or never?
Q66: In your opinion, should the BSP government get another chance in Uttar Pradesh?
Z1: Now let us talk about this village/ town you live in. How long have you lived here?
Z2: What is your age?
Z3: Gender
Z4: What is your marital status?
Z5: Up to what level have you studied? (Respondent)
Z5a: Up to what level your father studied?
Z5a: Up to what level your mother studied?
Z6: What is your main occupation?
Z6a: What is/has been the main occupation of main earner of your family?
Z6b: (If Housewife) Aside from your housework, do you do anything that contributes to the family income?
Z6c: (If Yes) What do you mainly do?
Z7: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z7a: And what is your caste group?
Z8: What is your religion?
Z9: Do you have voter identity card?
Z10: Do you have ration card?
Z11: Area/Locality
Z12: Total number of family member(Adult)
Z12: Total number of family member(Children)
Z13: Total number of rooms in the house
Z14: Type of house where R lives (own or rented)
Z16a: Do you or members of your household have Cars/jeeps/vans?
Z16b: Do you or members of your household have Tractor?
Z16c: Do you or members of your household have T.V.?
Z16d: Do you or members of your household have Fridge?
Z16e: Do you or members of your household have Airconditioner(AC)?
Z16f: Do you or members of your household have Computer/Laptop?
Z16g: Do you or members of your household have Scooters/motorcycles/mopeds?
Z16h: Do you or members of your household have Telephone/Mobile?
Z16i: Do you or members of your household have LPG/Gas?
Z16j: Do you or members of your household have Electric Fan/Cooler?
Z16k: Do you or members of your household have Bicycle?
Z16l: (If Rural) Do you or members of your household have Pumping Set?
Z16m: (If Rural) Do you or members of your household have Gobar Gas?
Z16n: (If Rural) Do you or members of your household have No. of Goat /sheep?
Z16o: (If Rural) Do you or members of your household have No. of Cow/Oxen /buffalo?
Z17: Total monthly household income - putting together the income of all members of the household?
X1a: Total time taken in completing the Interview
X2: Were there any other people immediately present who might be listening duringthe interview?
X3: In how many questions did the respondent check with others for information to answer for questions?
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?
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?
X6: At some stage did you notice something that made you feel that the respondent was answering under some fear or pressure?
X7: Overall was the respondent cooperative?