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 Punjab?
Q9: Peoples have different views over the appointment of Sukhvir Singh Badal as a C.M. Some feel that he is now ready to become C.M., others feel that he has lack of experience for this post- what is your opinion?
Q10: Who did you vote for during the last Lok Sabha elections held in 2009?
Q11: What is your opinion about the performance of the SAD-BJP Coalition Government in Punjab during the last five years – would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q12: 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?
Q13: Who did you vote for during the last Assembly elections held in 2007?
Q14: What is your assessment of Manmohan Singh as the Prime Minister? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with his performance?
Q15: What is your assessment of Prakash Singh Badal as the Chief Minister of Punjab? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q16: If a comparison is made between the present SAD-BJP coalition govt. led by Prakash Singh Badal (2007-2012) with the previous Congress govt. led by Captain Amarinder Singh (2002-2007), which of the two govts. is better according to you?
Q17a: Now I will ask you whether the Price rise has increased, decreased or remained the same in the last five years of the SAD-BJP coalition govt.?
Q17b: Now I will ask you whether the Drug Addiction has increased, decreased or remained the same in the last five years of the SAD-BJP coalition govt.?
Q17c: Now I will ask you whether the Extortion/hooliganism has increased, decreased or remained the same in the last five years of the SAD-BJP coalition govt.?
Q18: Thinking of how you or your family have voted in previous elections, how would you have describe yourself – are you a SAD supporter, Congress supporter, a BJP supporter, a BSP supporter?
Q19a: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SAD-BJP coalition government in Punjab in the last five years. Do you think that the Condition of farmers have improved or deteriorated?
Q19b: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SAD-BJP coalition government in Punjab in the last five years. Do you think that the Medical facilities in government hospital have improved or deteriorated?
Q19c: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SAD-BJP coalition government in Punjab in the last five years. Do you think that the Supply of electricity have improved or deteriorated?
Q19d: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SAD-BJP coalition government in Punjab in the last five years. Do you think that the Facilities of irrigation have improved or deteriorated?
Q19e: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SAD-BJP coalition government in Punjab in the last five years. Do you think that the Quality of education in government schools have improved or deteriorated?
Q19f: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SAD-BJP coalition government in Punjab in the last five years. Do you think that the Supply of drinking water have improved or deteriorated?
Q19g: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SAD-BJP coalition government in Punjab in the last five years. Do you think that the Control over corruption have improved or deteriorated?
Q19h: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SAD-BJP coalition government in Punjab in the last five years. Do you think that the Employment opportunities have improved or deteriorated?
Q19i: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SAD-BJP coalition government in Punjab in the last five years. Do you think that the Condition of roads have improved or deteriorated?
Q19j: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the SAD-BJP coalition government in Punjab in the last five years. Do you think that the Development of cities have improved or deteriorated?
Q20: 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?
Q21: How do you rate the present SAD-BJP coalition government of Punjab in terms of corruption. Is it very corrupt, somewhat corrupt, Not much corrupt or not corrupt at all?
Q22a: 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?
Q22b: 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?
Q22c: 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?
Q22d: 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?
Q22e: Now I will read out certain issues. You have to tell me how much did Electricity,road, water issue affect your vote during this election - very much, somewhat, not at all?
Q22f: 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?
Q22g: Now I will read out certain issues. You have to tell me how much did Issues of Religion/Panth/Dera affect your vote during this election - very much, somewhat, not at all?
Q22h: Now I will read out certain issues. You have to tell me how much did Issue of drug addiction affect your vote during this election - very much, somewhat, not at all?
Q22a(a): Which of these issues was the most important for you during the elections?
Q23: Have you ever heard about Manpreet Singh Badal’s Peoples Party of Punjab (PPP)?
Q24: People have different views about Manpreet Singh Badal - some people say that he raised the right issues and did right by separating from the Shiromani Akali Dal, others say he should have stayed in the Shiromani Akali Dal. What is your opinion?
Q25: Who do you think is more responsible for price rise - UPA government at the Centre or the SAD-BJP government in the State?
Q26a: Now I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-Amarinder Singh is concerned more about his family’s welfare than that of Punjab’s welfare?
Q26b: Now I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-Although Prakash Singh Badal is the Chief Minister of the state but the real reins of the government lies in the hands of his son Sukhbir Singh Badal?
Q26c: Now I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-Devendra Pal Singh Bhullar’s life sentence should be changed to life imprisonment?
Q26d: Now I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-Instead of Chandigarh some other city of Punjab should be made the capital city of the state?
Q26e: Now I will read out certain statements to you. Do you agree or disagree with the statement-The policy of granting free electricity to the farmers and weaker sections is a huge burden on the economy of the state and hence should be abolished?
Q27: If no coalition between different political parties would have existed in Punjab, then whom would you have voted for?
Q28a: Now I will ask you to compare five main leaders of Punjab.You have to tell me whom do you consider as the best on the issue-For running the government?
Q28b: Now I will ask you to compare five main leaders of Punjab.You have to tell me whom do you consider as the best on the issue-For development of Punjab?
Q28c: Now I will ask you to compare five main leaders of Punjab.You have to tell me whom do you consider as the most corrupt leader of Punjab?
Q28d: Now I will ask you to compare five main leaders of Punjab.You have to tell me whom do you consider as the most nepotistic leader of Punjab?
Q29a: During the last one year various parties have conducted many yatras in Punjab. Have you heard about Jago Punjab Yatra?
Q29a(a): (If yes) (If yes) Which party led this tour?
Q29b: During the last one year various parties have conducted many yatras in Punjab. Have you heard about Punjab Bachao Yatra?
Q29b(a): (If yes) (If yes) Which party led this tour?
Q29c: During the last one year various parties have conducted many yatras in Punjab. Have you heard about Janchetna Yatra?
Q29c(a): (If yes) (If yes) Which party led this tour?
Q29d: During the last one year various parties have conducted many yatras in Punjab. Have you heard about Punjab Vikas Yatra?
Q29d(a): (If yes) (If yes) Which party led this tour?
Q30: 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?
Q31: Now I will ask you one question regarding terrorist activities which were prevalent in Punjab during 1985-1995. In your opinion, the path adopted by the terrorists for raising their demands was justified to what extent?
Q32: During the same period, the method adopted by Punjab Police for the suppression of terrorism was justified to what extent - Fully justified, Justified to some extent, Not Justified, Not at all justified?
Q33: In your opinion, should Sahajdari Sikhs be given the right to vote in Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee elections?
Q34: If the Congress wins this assembly elections then who according to you should become the Chief Minister of Punjab?
Q35: If the SAD-BJP coalition wins this assembly elections then who according to you should become the Chief Minister of Punjab?
Q36: 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?
Q37: 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?
Q38a: 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?
Q38a(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q38b: 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 Aata-dal scheme?
Q38b(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q38c: 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 (NREGA)?
Q38c(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q38d: 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 Shagun scheme?
Q38d(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q38e: 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?
Q38e(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q38f: 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 Free electricity supply for tube-wells?
Q38f(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q38g: 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 Free 100 units of electricity for dalit families?
Q38g(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q38h: 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 Mai Bhago Vidya (cycle) scheme?
Q38h(a): (If yes) Did you or your family benefit from this scheme?
Q39: Are you a follower of any Dera?
Q39a: (If yes) then you are a follower of which Dera?
Q40a: 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?
Q40b: 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?
Q40c: 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?
Q40d: 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?
Q40e: 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?
Q40f: 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?
Q40g: 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?
Q41: (If heard of Anna Hazare) Who is Anna Hazare?
Q42: Have you heard of Lokpal?
Q42a: (If heard) What is Lokpal?
Q43: In August last year, Anna Hazare went on an indefinite fast in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan. Did you hear about this news?
Q43a: (If yes in Q43) Did you take interest in Anna Hazare’s fast held in August last year?
Q43b: (If yes in Q43)Were you in support of Anna Hazare’s movement that took place in August last year?
Q44: Did you take part in any meeting/rally/demonstration related to Anna Hazare’s movement?
Q45: If we talk about today, are you in support of Anna Hazare’s movement?
Q46: (If heard about Lokpal in Q42) 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?
Q47: There was a discussion on Lokpal Bill in the Parliament in December 2011. Have you heard about it?
Q47a: (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?
Q48: 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?
Q49: The way of ruling govt. handle the situation of Anna Hazare's movement, in your opinion was it right or wrong?
Q50a: (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?
Q50b: (1) CBI should bring under Lokpal instead of Government. (2) For administrative coordination the CBI should be under Government. Do you agree?
Q50c: (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?
Q50d: (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?
Q51a: 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?
Q51b: 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?
Q51c: 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?
Q51d: 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?
Q51e: 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?
Q52a: Recently there were some issues in news- 4.5% Minority reservation from OBC quota. Are you aware of that?
Q52a(a): (If yes) Do you support or oppose it?
Q52b: Recently there were some issues in news- Foregin Direct Investment in Retail area(FDI). Are you aware of that?
Q52b(a): (If yes) Do you support or oppose it?
Q53: 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?
Q54: In whatever financial condition you are placed today, on the whole are you satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q55: 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?
Q56: 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?
Q57: 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?
Q58: 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?
Q59: How often do you use the internet – daily, at least 3-4 times in a week, at least once a week or never?
Q60: In your opinion, should the SAD-BJP led coalition government get another chance?
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?