Assembly Constituencies
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Q1: In the next few weeks, assembly elections are going to be held in Karnataka. Have you heard about them?
Q2: Will you vote in the coming assembly elections?
Q2a: (If yes in Q2) Will you definitely vote in any condition or is it possible that you may not be able to vote for some reason?
Q3: If Assembly elections are held tomorrow which party will you vote for?
Q4: The party for which you voted now, will you vote for the same party on the day of voting or your decision may change after seeing the list of candidates?
Q5: On the whole while deciding whom to vote for, what would be the most important consideration for you - party, candidate, caste community or something else?
Q6: Who would you prefer as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka?
Q7: Five years ago, in 2008, there was an Assembly Election in Karnataka. Please tell me whom did you vote for in that Assembly Election?
Q8a: Over the last five years (since 2008) the BJP govt has had three different Chief Ministers, B S Yedyurappa ( 2008-11), S Gowda ( 2011-12), and J Shettar (2012-13). Please tell me about B S Yeddyurappa govt, were you satisfied with its or dissatisfied?
Q8b: Over the last five years (since 2008) the BJP govt has had three different Chief Ministers, B S Yedyurappa ( 2008-11), S Gowda ( 2011-12), and J Shettar (2012-13). Please tell me about Sadananda Gowda govt, were you satisfied with its or dissatisfied?
Q8c: Over the last five years (since 2008) the BJP govt has had three different Chief Ministers, B S Yedyurappa ( 2008-11), S Gowda ( 2011-12), and J Shettar (2012-13). Please tell me about Jagadish Shettar govt, were you satisfied with its or dissatisfied
Q9: And what is your overall assessement of the performance of the State BJP government in Karnataka over the last five years? Are you satisfied with its performance or dissatisfied?
Q9a: (If Fully dissatisfied or Somewhat dissatisfied in Q9) Why are you dissatisfied with the State BJP government?
Q9b: (If Fully satisfied or Somewhat satisfied in Q9) Why are you satisfied with the State BJP government?
Q10: In 2009 there was a Lok Sabha election to elect the Government in Delhi. I mean the elections where you elect your MP in Delhi. Which party did you vote for in that election?
Q11: Since 1999, all the three major parties of Karnataka– Congress, JDS and BJP – have led govts in Karnataka. In your opinion, in these last 14 years, which party’s govt has provided the best governance – Congress’s or JDS’s or BJP’s government?
Q12: What is your opinion about the performance of the sitting MLA of your constituency? Would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with her/his performance?
Q13: Who according to you has been the best chief minister in the history of Karnataka since the state’s creation?
Q14a: Now I will read out few things. You tell me Condition of roads has improved, remained same or has worsened during last five years of BJP government?
Q14b: Now I will read out few things. You tell me Condition of Government Hospitals has improved, remained same or has worsened during last five years of BJP government?
Q14c: Now I will read out few things. You tell me Supply of electricity has improved, remained same or has worsened during last five years of BJP government?
Q14d: Now I will read out few things. You tell me Irrigation facilities has improved, remained same or has worsened during last five years of BJP government?
Q14e: Now I will read out few things. You tell me Condition of Government Schools has improved, remained same or has worsened during last five years of BJP government?
Q14f: Now I will read out few things. You tell me Supply of drinking water has improved, remained same or has worsened during last five years of BJP government?
Q14g: Now I will read out few things. You tell me Public transport has improved, remained same or has worsened during last five years of BJP government?
Q14h: Now I will read out few things. You tell me Condition of law and order has improved, remained same or has worsened during last five years of BJP government?
Q14i: Now I will read out few things. You tell me Religious harmony has improved, remained same or has worsened during last five years of BJP government?
Q15a: And what about these, have the Prices of essential commodities increased, remained the same or decreased in the last five years?
Q15b: And what about these, has the Corruption increased, remained the same or decreased in the last five years?
Q15c: And what about these, have the Employment opportunities increased, remained the same or decreased in the last five years?
Q16: What is your assessement of the performance of the UPA Central government in Delhi over the last four years? Are you satisfied with its performance or dissatisfied?
Q17: Many outsiders are coming to Karnataka. Some people are complaining about it. According to some, due to this Karnataka’s culture is in danger, others feel that it is affecting the employment and business opportunities. What do you think?
Q18: What is your assessement of the performance of Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister? Are you satisfied with his performance or dissatisfied?
Q19: In your opinion what will be the outcome of the coming assembly election in Karnataka – will it be a clear majority for one party or will no single party get a majority on its own?
Q19a: (If clear majority) Which party in your opinion is likely to get a clear majority on its own after the election?
Q19b: (If no single party gets a majority) Which party in your opinion is likely to get the highest number of seats?
Q20: Just suppose, after this election no single party gets clear majority on its own in Karnataka and there is a coalition government which has to be formed, then between which parties would you prefer a coalition govt?
Q21: While deciding whom to vote for in the coming Assembly elections, which will be the single most important election issue for you?
Q22a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-BJP’s central leadership did the right thing by forcing Yeddyurapa to step down as Chief Minister.
Q22b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-The repeated change of Chief Ministers in Karnataka over the last five years has been in the interest of the State.
Q22c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Karnataka BJP has become a less corrupt party after Yeddyurappa’s exit.
Q23a: Now I will ask you to compare the three major parties of Karnataka – Congress, BJP and JD(S). In your opinion which one of these parties is More corrupt?
Q23b: Now I will ask you to compare the three major parties of Karnataka – Congress, BJP and JD(S). In your opinion which one of these parties is More nepotistic?
Q23c: Now I will ask you to compare the three major parties of Karnataka – Congress, BJP and JD(S). In your opinion which one of these parties is More faction ridden?
Q23d: Now I will ask you to compare the three major parties of Karnataka – Congress, BJP and JD(S). In your opinion which one of these parties is Best for Karnataka’s development?
Q23e: Now I will ask you to compare the three major parties of Karnataka – Congress, BJP and JD(S). In your opinion which one of these parties is Best for maintaining religious harmony?
Q23f: Now I will ask you to compare the three major parties of Karnataka – Congress, BJP and JD(S). In your opinion which one of these parties is Best for protecting Karnataka’s interests in Cauvery dispute with Tamil Nadu?
Q23g: Now I will ask you to compare the three major parties of Karnataka – Congress, BJP and JD(S). In your opinion which one of these parties is Best for protecting Karnataka’s interests in border dispute with Maharashtra?
Q23h: Now I will ask you to compare the three major parties of Karnataka – Congress, BJP and JD(S). In your opinion which one of these parties is Best for Karnataka’s youth?
Q23i: Now I will ask you to compare the three major parties of Karnataka – Congress, BJP and JD(S). In your opinion which one of these parties is Best for curbing illegal mining?
Q23j: Now I will ask you to compare the three major parties of Karnataka – Congress, BJP and JD(S). In your opinion which one of these parties is Best for cities/towns?
Q23k: Now I will ask you to compare the three major parties of Karnataka – Congress, BJP and JD(S). In your opinion which one of these parties is Best for agriculture?
Q24: In your opinion how corrupt is the State government led by Jagadish Shettar– very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not at all corrupt?
Q25: In your opinion how corrupt is the Central government in Delhi led by Manmohan Singh– very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not at all corrupt?
Q26: Now I am going to read out a few statements on BJP and its former leader B.S.Yeddyurappa. Which one comes closer to your opinion?
Q27: Thinking of how you have voted in previous/last few elecions, how would you describe yourself? Are you a traditional Congress suporter, BJP supporter, JD(S) supporter, supporter of another party or not a supporter of any one party?
Q28a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-The Marathi speaking area in Belgaum should be merged with Maharashtra.
Q28b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-There is nothing wrong in boys and girls from different religions meeting/talkingto each other.
Q28c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Groups like the Sri Ram Sene should be banned.
Q28d: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Learning Kannada should not be made mandatory for those living in Karnataka.
Q28e: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Private and unaided schools should not be forced to impart education in Kannada; they should be free to choose the medium of instruction.
Q29: Who would you prefer as the Prime Minister of the country after the next Lok Sabha Election?
Q30: If the Congress party comes to power after the assembly election, then which Congress leader you would like to see as Chief Minister?
Q31: If the BJP comes to power after the assembly election, then which BJP leader you would like to see as Chief Minister?
Q32: If the JDS comes to power after the assembly election, then which JDS leader you would like to see as Chief Minister?
Q33a: Now I will ask you about the development of specific regions of Karnataka over the last five years. Please tell me in your opinion has the condition of Coastal Karnataka improved, remained same or deteriorated?
Q33b: Now I will ask you about the development of specific regions of Karnataka over the last five years. Please tell me in your opinion has the condition of Hyderabad Karnataka improved, remained same or deteriorated?
Q33c: Now I will ask you about the development of specific regions of Karnataka over the last five years. Please tell me in your opinion has the condition of Mumbai Karnataka improved, remained same or deteriorated?
Q33d: Now I will ask you about the development of specific regions of Karnataka over the last five years. Please tell me in your opinion has the condition of Bangalore region improved, remained same or deteriorated?
Q33e: Now I will ask you about the development of specific regions of Karnataka over the last five years. Please tell me in your opinion has the condition of Southern Karnataka improved, remained same or deteriorated?
Q33f: Now I will ask you about the development of specific regions of Karnataka over the last five years. Please tell me in your opinion has the condition of Central Karnataka improved, remained same or deteriorated?
Q34: Who in your opinion has been the most effective Opposition to the State BJP government in the last 5 years – Congress party, Janata Dal (Secular), disgruntled BJP leaders themselves, the Lokayukta, or the Governor?
Q35a: Now I will name two parties. Please tell me how do you view KJP (B S Yeddyurappa’s party) in the coming assembly elections – is it going to be a mere spoiler for the big parties or is it a serious contender to the big parties?
Q35b: Now I will name two parties. Please tell me how do you view BSR Congress (B. Sriramulu’s party) in the coming assembly elections – is it going to be a mere spoiler for the big parties or is it a serious contender to the big parties?
Q36: Who do you think is most responsible for rising prices of essential items – the State government or the Central government?
Q37a: 1. Yeddyurappa did not get enough respect within the BJP. He was betrayed by the BJP. 2. The BJP gave ample respect to Yeddyurappa. It was Yeddyrurappa who betrayed the BJP. Please tell me if you agree with Statement 1 or Statement 2?
Q37b: 1. The Congress should have named its chief ministerial candidate before the election. 2. The Congress did the right thing by not naming its chief ministerial candidate before the election. Please tell me if you agree with Statement 1 or Statement 2?
Q38: As compared to five years ago, how is the financial condition of your household today – Much better, Better, Same, Worse or Much worse?
Q39: How often do you read the newspaper in a week - Daily/almost everyday, At least 3-4 times in a week, At least once a week or Never?
Q39a(1): (If read) Which newspapers do you read most? (1st response)
Q39a(2): (If read) Which newspapers do you read most? (2nd response)
Q40: How often do you listen to the radio - Once a day, More than once a day, 5-6 times in a week, 2-4 times in a week, 1-2 days in a week or Never?
Q41: And what about watching news on TV? How often do you do that - Once a day, More than once a day, 5-6 times in a week, 2-4 times in a week, 1-2 days in a week or Never?
Q41a(1): (If watch) Which news channels do you watch most?(1st response)
Q41a(2): (If watch) Which news channels do you watch most?(2nd response)
Q42: How often do you use the internet - Daily/almost everyday, At least 3-4 times in a week, At least once a week, Sometimes or Never?
Q43: Now I will ask you some questions on Bangalore City. Please tell me in your opinion should Bangalore have a directly elected mayor?
Q44: People have different opinions about the amount of attention the Karnataka government gives to Bangalore. Some people are of the opinion that the Karnataka government gives too much attention to Bangalore. What is your opinion?
Q45a: Now I will read out some problems facing Bangalore city. Please tell me which out of these is the most important problem according to you and which is the second most important problem?(Most important problerm)
Q45b: Now I will read out some problems facing Bangalore city. Please tell me which out of these is the most important problem according to you and which is the second most important problem?(Second most important problerm)
Q46: To what extent do you think the Ministers in the State governement elected from Bangalore city have focussed attention on the problems of the city – to a large extent, to some extent, or not at all?
Q47: Do you think your MLA spends more time in Bangalore than in the constituency or does he spend more time in the constituency than in Bangalore?
Q48: Have you ever visited Bangalore city in the last five years?
Q49: Do you think the current BJP government in Karnataka should get another chance?
Z1: Now let us talk about this village/ town you live in. How long have you lived here?
Z1a: (If Not all life) Where did you come from?
Z2: What is your age?
Z3: Gender
Z4: What is your marital status?
Z5: Up to what level have you studied?
Z5a: Up to what level have your father studied?
Z5a: Up to what level have 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: Generally, which language is spoken in your house?
Z10: Do you have ration card?
Z11: Do you have a Voter identity card?
Z12: Area/Locality
Z13: Total number of family members living in the household (Adult)
Z13: Total number of family members living in the household (Children)
Z14: Total number of rooms in the house
Z15: Type of house where R lives (own or rented)
Z16: Total agricultural land including orchard and plantation owned by household
Z16a: Total irrigated land including orchard and plantation owned by household
Z17a: Do you or members of your household have the Cars/jeeps/vans?
Z17b: Do you or members of your household have the Tractor?
Z17c: Do you or members of your household have the Television?
Z17d: Do you or members of your household have the Fridge?
Z17e: Do you or members of your household have the Airconditioner(AC)?
Z17f: Do you or members of your household have the Computer/Laptop?
Z17g: Do you or members of your household have the Scooters/motorcycles/mopeds?
Z17h: Do you or members of your household have the Telephones/Mobile?
Z17i: Do you or members of your household have the LPG gas?
Z17j: Do you or members of your household have the Electric fan/cooler?
Z17k: Do you or members of your household have the Bicycle?
Z17l: Do you or members of your household have the Pumping Set?
Z17m: Do you or members of your household have the Gobar Gas?
Z17n: Do you or members of your household have No. of Goat /sheep?
Z17o: Do you or members of your household have No. of Cow/Oxen /buffalo?
Z18: Total monthly household income - putting together the income of all members of the household?
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 Vidhan Sabha 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?