Assembly Constituencies
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E2: Were there any other people immediately present who might be listening during the interview?
E3: While answering the questions on voting preference in the Vidhan Sabha Election, did the respondent use the ballot paper secretly or did she/he answered openly?
E4: At some stage did you notice something that made you feel that the respondent was answering under some fear or pressure?
E5: In your opinion did the respondent feel free while marking the ballot for Q3, or do you think that she/he was hesitant while marking the ballot, or you ca't say?
E7: Checked by the supervisor
P1: From where did you come to know about this training workshop?
P2: Have you ever worked in a sample survey?
P3: What is your age?
P4: Gender
P5: Till what level have you studied
P6: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
P6a: And what is your Caste group?
P7: Which religion do you follow?
C1: In the next few weeks assembly elections are to be held in Karnataka. Have you heard about it?
C2: Will you vote in the coming election?
C2a: (If yes) Would you definitely vote in any condition or is also possible that you do not vote for some reason?
C3: If the Assembly elections are held tomorrow which party or candidate will you vote for?
C4: 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 candidate?
C5: Suppose some reason you are not able to vote for the party you wanted to vote for, which party would be your second choice?
C6: Now I will ask you about the last Assembly Elections held in 2004? I am asking about the elections for MLAs that lead to formation of state government in Bangalore. Were you able to cast your vote or not?
C6a: (If yes) Whom did you vote for in the Assembly Elections held in 2004?
C7: In 2004 elections were also held for Lok sabha. I mean the MP election for electing the government in Delhi. Whom did you vote for in the Lok Sabha elections?
C8: Who would you prefer as the Chief Minister of Karnataka?
C9: Karnataka has had 4 govt. in the last 8 years. What is your assement of the work done by the Congress govt. led by S.M. Krishna during its 5 years rule-Would you say you were satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
C10: What was your assessment of the work done by the Congress+JD(S) govt. led by Dharam Singh during its two years rule-would you say you were satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
C11: What was your assessment of the work done by the JD(S)+BJP govt. led by Kumaraswamy during its one and half year rule-would you say you were satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
C12: What is your opinion about the BJP led by Yediyurappa during its 10 days rule-would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
C13: If you compare the three governments in Karnataka, during the last five years, Congress government, Congress+JD(S) government, JD(S)+BJP government. In your opinion which was the best government?
C14: If you compare the last four governments in Karnataka, Congress led by S.M. Krishna, Cong+JD(S) led by Dharam Sungh, JD(S)+BJP led by Kumaraswamy and BJP+JD(S) led by Yediyurappa. In your opinion which was the best govt.?
C15: What is your opinion about the performance of the sitting ML of your constituency? Would you say that your are satisfied or dissatisfied?
C16: Did the political crisis in Karnataka and the manner in which the govt. fell make a diffrence to your voting preference, I mean did you change your mind about which party you would like to vote because of these developments?
C16a: (If yes) What was the nature of the change? From which party to which party?
C17: Have you heard of the recent Hoggenekal water project?
C17a: (If yes) What is the project?
C18a: Now I would like know your/your family voting preference/political choice ever since you have become a voter. Have you always voted or sometimes voted or never voted for the Congress party during the Assembly Elections held in Karnataka?
C18b: Now I would like know your/your family voting preference/political choice ever since you have become a voter. Have you always voted or sometimes voted or never voted for the JD(S) party during the Assembly Elections held in Karnataka?
C18c: Now I would like know your/your family voting preference/political choice ever since you have become a voter. Have you always voted or sometimes voted or never voted for the BJP party during the Assembly Elections held in Karnataka?
C19: Which language do you generally speak at home?
C20: Have you heard or read about demand raised by some people and groups for merging parts of Marathi speaking area in Belgum with Maharashtra?
C20a: (If yes) In your opinion do you think this demand is justified or unjustified?
C21: In an ordinary week, how regularly do you read newspaper-daily, 5-6 times in a week, 2-4 times a week, once or twice or never?
C22: In an ordinary week, how regularly do you listen to news on radio-more than once a day, once a day, 5-6 times a week, 2-4 times a week, once or twice or never?
C23: In an ordinary week, how regularly do you watch news on TV-more than once a day, once a day, 5-6 times a week, 2-4 times a week, once or twice or never?
C24: What is your Mother Tounge?
C25: In your opinion which party is likely to form the next government in Karnataka after the Assembly election?
C26: For many reasons people go to government offices, during the past two years, have you gone to see government officials to solve your problem of people whom you know?
C29: How many of the government officials of your constituency posses/have these qualities?
C30: Government officials are supposed to meet people frequently. Do officials of your constituency give equal importance to all or do they give importance to few people only?
A1(a): Now I will read out few things. You tell me the condition of roads have improved, worsened or has remained same during last 18 months of Kumaraswamy government?
A1(b): Now I will read out few things. You tell me the condition of government hospitals have improved, worsened or has remained same during last 18 months of Kumaraswamy government?
A1(c): Now I will read out few things. You tell me the supply of electricity have improved, worsened or has remained same during last 18 months of Kumaraswamy government?
A1(d): Now I will read out few things. You tell me the irrigation facilities have improved, worsened or has remained same during last 18 months of Kumaraswamy government?
A1(e): Now I will read out few things. You tell me the condition of government schools have improved, worsened or has remained same during last 18 months of Kumaraswamy government?
A1(f): Now I will read out few things. You tell me the supply of drinking water has improved, worsened or has remained same during last 18 months of Kumaraswamy government?
A1(g): Now I will read out few things. You tell me the public transports have improved, worsened or has remained same during last 18 months of Kumaraswamy government?
A1(h): Now I will read out few things. You tell me the condition of law and order has improved, worsened or has remained same during last 18 months of Kumaraswamy government?
A1(i): Now I will read out few things. You tell me the controlling price rise has improved, worsened or has remained same during last 18 months of Kumaraswamy government?
A1(j): Now I will read out few things. You tell me the reducing corruption has improved, worsened or has remained same during last 18 months of Kumaraswamy government?
A2: While deciding whom to vote for in the coming Assembly elections, which issue do you think is likely to influence you the most?
A3: Now I would like to know your opinion for the breaking up of JD(S)+BJP alliance and the government in 2007? Some people say that JD(S) was responsible, while others hold BJP responsible for that. What is your opinion?
A4: Was JD(S) justified in withdrawing support from Yediyurappa led BJP government?
A5: While talking to people about this election, we found that people hold different feelings about BJP. Some say that BJP was unjustly denied a chance to run the govt. while others say BJP does not deserve to be in govt. What is your opinion?
A6: If BJP will come to power, which of the following BJP leaders you would like to see as Chief Minister?
A7: Have you heard of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's campaign for BJP in Karnataka?
A7a: (If yes) While talking to people, we have found that people have different opinion about Narendra Modi's campaign. Some people say his campaign affected their political preference. Has it affected your political choices?
A7b: (If yes) In which way.....?
A8a: Now I will compare three major political parties in Karnataka-Congress, JD(S) and BJP. In your opinion which one of these three parties is best for the welfare of the Backwards?
A8b: Now I will compare three major political parties in Karnataka-Congress, JD(S) and BJP. In your opinion which one of these three parties is best for the welfare of Dalits?
A8c: Now I will compare three major political parties in Karnataka-Congress, JD(S) and BJP. In your opinion which one of these three parties is best for the welfare of Muslims?
A8d: Now I will compare three major political parties in Karnataka-Congress, JD(S) and BJP. In your opinion which one of these three parties is best for the welfare of Poor?
A8e: Now I will compare three major political parties in Karnataka-Congress, JD(S) and BJP. In your opinion which one of these three parties is best for the welfare of Women?
A9a: I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-I will not vote for politicians who keepn changing parties.
A9b: I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Karnataka govts. have always ignored rural areas by paying attention only to cities.
A9c: I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-All successivegovernments ignored the development of North Karnataka region.
A9d: I will read out few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the statement-Migration of non Kannadigas to Bangalore has adversely effected the culture of Karnataka.
A10: Have you heard or read about JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy visiting and spending nights in the house of common people when he himself was Chief Minister?
A10a: (If yes) Has that influenced your voting decision?
A10b: (If yes) In which way?
B1: I am going to read out few issues which are likely to influence the voting decisions of voters in Karnataka. In deciding whom to vote for which of the following issues is likely to influence your voting decision most?
B2: Some people believe that there is no harm in coalition govt. Others believes that in special circumstances there is no alternative to it. For others a coalition govt is not good in any circumstances. What is your opinion in this regard?
B3: If Congress party will come to power, which of the following Congress leaders you would like to see as Chief Minister?
B4: Have you heard of S.M. Krishna's return to Karnataka state politics?
B4a: (If yes) While talking to people, we have found that people have different opinion about S.M. Krishna's active presence. Some say his presence will affect their political preference, others say it will make no difference. Will it affect your choice?
B4b: (If yes) In which way?
B5: Now I would like to know your opinion for the breaking up Congress+JD(S) alliance and the govt. in 2006. Some people say that Congress is responsible while others say that JD(S) is responsible. What is your opinion?
B6: Some people say that Kumaraswamy should lead the JD(S) party independent of his father, some others say that Deve Gowda's advice is necessary. What is your opinion on this?
B7: Are you aware of Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi's campaign in Karnataka?
B7a: (If yes) While talking to people, we have found that people have different opinion about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's campaign. Some say his campaign has affected their political preference. Has it affected your political choice?
B7b: (If yes) In which way?
B8a: Now I will compare three major political parties in Karnataka-Congress, JD(S) and BJP. In your opinion which one of these three parties is best suited for the development of the state?
B8b: Now I will compare three major political parties in Karnataka-Congress, JD(S) and BJP. In your opinion which one of these three parties is best suited for curbing corruption?
B8c: Now I will compare three major political parties in Karnataka-Congress, JD(S) and BJP. In your opinion which one of these three parties is best suited for protecting interest of Karnataka in Kaveri dispute?
B8d: Now I will compare three major political parties in Karnataka-Congress, JD(S) and BJP. In your opinion which one of these three parties is best suited for protecting interest of farmers?
B9: Have you heard or read about Congress promissing for making available rice for Rs. 2 per K.G. and a colour T.V. free for the poor?
B9a: (If yes) Have these promises influenced your voting decision?
B9b: (If yes) In which way?
D1: Do you have a voter Identity card?
D2: Do you have a Ration card?
D2a: (If yes) Which Ration card do you have?
D3: What is your age?
D4: Gender
D5: What is your marital status?
D6: Till what level have you studied(Respondent)?
D6a: Till what level have your father studied?
D6a: Till what level have your mother studied?
D7: What is your main occupation?
D7a: What is/was/has been the main occupation of the main earner of the respondent's household?
D8: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
D8a: And what is your Caste group?
D9: Which religion do you follw? (Respondent)
D10: Area/Locality
D11a: (If Town/City) Type of house
D11b: (If Village), Type of House
D12: Number of rooms in use in the household
D13: Total number of family member(Adult)
D13: Total number of family member(Children)
D14a: Car/Jeep/Van/Tractor
D14b: Colour or B/W Television
D14c: Scooter/Motorcycle/Mopet
D14d: Telephone/Mobile Phone
D14e: Electric fan/cooler
D14f: Bicycle
D14g: Radio/Transistor
D14h: Pumping set
D14i: Fridge
D14j: Cow/Buffalow