E2: Were there any other people immediately present who might be listening during the interview?
1 = 1: No one
2 = 2: Spouse/Children
3 = 3: Other adult family member
4 = 4: Small crowd
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Secretly
2 = 2: Openly
9 = 9: N.A.

E4: At some stage did you notice something that made you feel that the respondent was answering under some fear or pressure?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
3 = 3: Not sure

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?
1 = 1: Felt free
2 = 2: Did not feel free
3 = 3: Can't say

E7: Checked by the supervisor
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes

P1: From where did you come to know about this training workshop?
1 = 1: Friend
2 = 2: College/University
3 = 3: Advertisement
7 = 7: Others

P4: Gender
1 = 1: Male
2 = 2: Female

P5: Till what level have you studied
0 = 0: Non Literate
1 = 1: Below Primary
2 = 2: Primary pass/Middle fail
3 = 3: Middle pass/Matric fail
4 = 4: Matric
5 = 5: Intermediate/College no degree
6 = 6: Graduate or equivalent
7 = 7: Post Graduate
8 = 8: Professional Degrees and Higher Research
9 = 9: N.A.

P6: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
22 = 22: Yadav: Edayars, Idiyans, Konars, Rao

P6a: And what is your Caste group?
1 = 1: Scheduled Caste (SC)
2 = 2: Scheduled Tribe (ST)
3 = 3: Other Backward Caste (OBC)
4 = 4: Others

P7: Which religion do you follow?
1 = 1: Hindu
2 = 2: Muslim
3 = 3: Christian
4 = 4: Sikh
5 = 5: Buddhist
6 = 6: Jain
7 = 7: Parsi
8 = 8: Others

C2: Will you vote in the coming election?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say

C2a: (If yes) Would you definitely vote in any condition or is also possible that you do not vote for some reason?
1 = 1: Definitely vote
2 = 2: Might not vote for some reason
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

C3: If the Assembly elections are held tomorrow which party or candidate will you vote for?
1 = 01: Congress
2 = 02: BJP
3 = 03: JD(Secular)
4 = 04: JD(U)
5 = 05: SP
6 = 06: CPI
7 = 07: CPI(M)
8 = 08: BSP
9 = 09: JNP
10 = 10: KRRS
11 = 11: KNDP
12 = 12: KCVP
13 = 13: USYP
96 = 96: Independent
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: Blank/Refused

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?
1 = 1: Vote for the same party
2 = 2: Can change
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K

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?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Don't remember

C8: Who would you prefer as the Chief Minister of Karnataka?
1 = 01: H.D. Kumaraswamy
2 = 02: H.D. Revanna
3 = 03: S.M. Krishna
4 = 04: Dharam Singh
5 = 05: Mallikarjuna Kharge
6 = 06: Siddaramiah
7 = 07: M.P. Prakash
8 = 08: B.S. Yediyurappah
9 = 09: Ananth Kumar
10 = 10: Any one from JD(S)
11 = 11: Anyone from Congress
12 = 12: Anyone from BJP
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: Blank/Refused

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?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

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?
1 = 1: Congress government
2 = 2: Congress+JD(S) government
3 = 3: JD(S)+BJP government
4 = 4: All equally bad
5 = 5: All equally good
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

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.?
1 = 1: Congress
2 = 2: Congress+JD(S)
3 = 3: JD(S)+BJP
4 = 4: BJP+JD(S)
5 = 5: All equally bad
6 = 6: All equally good
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

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?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

C16a: (If yes) What was the nature of the change? From which party to which party?
1 = 1: Shifted from JD(S) to BJP
2 = 2: Shidted from Congress to BJP
3 = 3: Shifted from any other party to BJP
4 = 4: Strengthened the decision to remain with BJP
5 = 5: Shifted from any party to JD(S)
6 = 6: Shifted from any party to Congress
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K
9 = 9: N.A.

C17a: (If yes) What is the project?
1 = 1: Correct
2 = 2: Incorrect
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Always
2 = 2: Sometimes
8 = 8: Never

C19: Which language do you generally speak at home?
1 = 01: Kannada
2 = 02: Kondagu Kannada
3 = 03: Telugu
4 = 04: Konkani
5 = 05: Marathi
6 = 06: Tamil
7 = 07: Malayalam
8 = 08: Urdu
9 = 09: Tulu
10 = 10: Hindi
11 = 11: Gujarati
12 = 12: English
13 = 13: Other Indian Language
14 = 14: Other South Indian language
99 = 99: Not mentioned

C20a: (If yes) In your opinion do you think this demand is justified or unjustified?
1 = 1: Fully justified
2 = 2: Somewhat Justified
3 = 3: Somewhat unjustified
4 = 4: Fully unjustified
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
1 = 1: Daily
2 = 2: 5-6 times in a week
3 = 3: 2-4 times in a week
4 = 4: 1-2 days
5 = 5: Never
8 = 8: Can't say

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?
1 = 1: Once a day
2 = 2: More than once a day
3 = 3: 5-6 times in a week
4 = 4: 2-4 times in a week
5 = 5: 1-2 days
6 = 6: Never
8 = 8: Can't say

C25: In your opinion which party is likely to form the next government in Karnataka after the Assembly election?
1 = 1: Congress
2 = 2: BJP
3 = 3: JD(S)
4 = 4: Congress+JD(S)
5 = 5: BJP+JD(S)
8 = 8: No opinion

C29: How many of the government officials of your constituency posses/have these qualities?
1 = 1: Most of them have these qualities
2 = 2: Some of these qualities
3 = 3: Most of them don't have these qualities
8 = 8: Don't know/Can't say

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?
1 = 1: They mostly give importance to all people
2 = 2: They mostly give importance to certain people
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in Set B
1 = 1: Improved
2 = 2: Remained same
3 = 3: Worsened
8 = 8: No opinion

A2: While deciding whom to vote for in the coming Assembly elections, which issue do you think is likely to influence you the most?
-99 = -99: Not asked in Set B
1 = 01: Government instability
2 = 02: Corruption
3 = 03: Price rise
4 = 04: Farmer's issue
5 = 05: Unemployment
6 = 06: Poverty
7 = 07: Criminalization of politics
8 = 08: Irrigation & river water dispute
9 = 09: Lack of infrastructure
10 = 10: Law & order
11 = 11: Drinking water
12 = 12: lectricity
13 = 13: Hospitals & health
14 = 14: Education
15 = 15: Overall development of the state
16 = 16: Migration of Tamils
17 = 17: Terrorism
18 = 18: Border Disputes with neighbouring states
19 = 19: Lack of Central Government help
20 = 20: Urban based development programmes
21 = 21: Kannada pride
97 = 97: Other issues
98 = 98: Don't know
99 = 99: Refused/Blank

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET B
1 = 1: JD(S) responsible
2 = 2: BJP responsible
3 = 3: Both are equally responsible
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

A4: Was JD(S) justified in withdrawing support from Yediyurappa led BJP government?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET B
1 = 1: Fully justified
2 = 2: Somewhat justified
3 = 3: Somewhat unjustified
4 = 4: Fully unjustified
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET B
1 = 1: BJP unjustly denied
2 = 2: BJP does not deserve to be in Govt.
3 = 3: Not relevant to this election
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

A6: If BJP will come to power, which of the following BJP leaders you would like to see as Chief Minister?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET B
1 = 1: B.S. Yediyurappa
2 = 2: Ananth Kumar
3 = 3: Others
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

A7: Have you heard of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's campaign for BJP in Karnataka?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET B
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET B
1 = 1: No difference
2 = 2: Yes afftected
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.
9 = 9: N.A.

A7b: (If yes) In which way.....?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET B
1 = 1: From BJP to JD(S)
2 = 2: From BJP to Congress
3 = 3: From JD(S) to BJP
4 = 4: From Congress to BJP
5 = 5: From JD(S) to Congress
6 = 6: I have been a BJP voter will continue to be one
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET B
1 = 1: JD(S)
2 = 2: BJP
3 = 3: Congress
8 = 8: No opinion

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.
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET B
1 = 1: Somewhat disagree
2 = 2: Fully disagree
3 = 3: Somewhat agree
4 = 4: Fully agree
8 = 8: No opinion

A10a: (If yes) Has that influenced your voting decision?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET B
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
9 = 9: N.A.

A10b: (If yes) In which way?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET B
1 = 1: Shifted from BJP to JD(S)
2 = 2: Shifted from Congress to JD(S)
3 = 3: Shifted from Other to JD(S)
4 = 4: Shifted from JD(S) to BJP
5 = 5: Shifted from JD(S) to Congress
6 = 6: Shifted from JD(S) to other
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: Government Stablity
2 = 2: Corruption
3 = 3: Price rise
4 = 4: Farmer's issue
5 = 5: Unemployment
6 = 6: Lack of basic amenities likes electricity, water supply a
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: Nothing wrong in it
2 = 2: No alternative to coalition
3 = 3: No coalition govt. in any circumstances
8 = 8: No opinion

B3: If Congress party will come to power, which of the following Congress leaders you would like to see as Chief Minister?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: S.M. Krishna
2 = 2: Dharam Singh
3 = 3: Mallikarjuna Kharge
4 = 4: Siddaramaiah
5 = 5: M.P. Prakash
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

B4: Have you heard of S.M. Krishna's return to Karnataka state politics?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: No difference
2 = 2: Yes, will affect
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.
9 = 9: N.A.

B4b: (If yes) In which way?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: Shifted from BJP to Congress
2 = 2: Shifted from JD(S) to congress
3 = 3: Shifted from Congress to BJP
4 = 4: Shifted from Congress to JD(S)
5 = 5: I have been a Congress voter will continue to be one
6 = 6: Any other shift
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: Congress responsible
2 = 2: JD(S) responsible
3 = 3: Both are equally responsible
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: Kumaraswamy should lead independently
2 = 2: Deve Gowda's advice is necessary
3 = 3: No difference
8 = 8: No opinion

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: No difference
2 = 2: Yes affected
8 = 8: Can't say/D.K.
9 = 9: N.A.

B7b: (If yes) In which way?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: From Congress to BJP
2 = 2: From Congress to JD(S)
3 = 3: From BJP to Congress
4 = 4: From JD(S) to Congress
5 = 5: I have been with Congress will continue to be with it
6 = 6: Any others
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

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?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: JD(S)
2 = 2: BJP
3 = 3: Congress
8 = 8: No opinion

B9a: (If yes) Have these promises influenced your voting decision?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
9 = 9: N.A.

B9b: (If yes) In which way?
-9 = -9: Not asked in SET A
1 = 1: Shifted from BJP to Congress
2 = 2: Shifted from JD(S) to Congress
3 = 3: Shifted from Other to Congress
4 = 4: Shifted from Congress to BJP
5 = 5: Shifted from Congress to JD(S)
6 = 6: Shifted from Congress to other
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

D1: Do you have a voter Identity card?
1 = 1: Yes I have
2 = 2: Photographed, but did not get it
3 = 3: Have, but it has mistake
4 = 4: Do not have
5 = 5: Had, but lost it
7 = 7: Others

D2a: (If yes) Which Ration card do you have?
1 = 1: A.P.L. (Black card)
2 = 2: B.P.L. (Red/Pink card)
3 = 3: Antyodaya
4 = 4: White card
8 = 8: No response
9 = 9: N.A.

D5: What is your marital status?
1 = 1: Married
2 = 2: Unmarried
3 = 3: Living with someone, but unmarried
4 = 4: Divorced/Separated
5 = 5: Widowed
9 = 9: N.A.

D7: What is your main occupation?
69 = 69: Other semi-skilled and unskilled workers

D10: Area/Locality
1 = 1: Village
2 = 2: Town(Below 1 Lakh)
3 = 3: City (above 1 Lakh)
4 = 4: Metropolitan city(above 10 lakhs)

D11a: (If Town/City) Type of house
0 = 0: NA
1 = 1: House/Flat with 4 or more bedrooms
2 = 2: House/Flat with 3 or 4 Bedrooms
3 = 3: House/Flat with 3 bedrooms
4 = 4: House/flats with 2 pucca rooms (with kitchen)
5 = 5: House/Flat with 2 pucca rooms(Without kitchen
6 = 6: House with 1 pucca rooms(With kitchen)
7 = 7: House with 1 pucca rooms(without kitchen
8 = 8: Mainly Kutcha house
9 = 9: Slum/JJ/Fully Kutcha

D11b: (If Village), Type of House
0 = 0: NA
1 = 1: Pucca
2 = 2: Pucca-Kutcha
3 = 3: Kutcha
4 = 4: Hut

D12: Number of rooms in use in the household
0 = 0: Blank/NA
1 = 1: One
2 = 2: Two
3 = 3: Three
4 = 4: Four
5 = 5: Five
6 = 6: Six
7 = 7: Seven
8 = 8: Eight
9 = 9: Nine and above

D14a: Car/Jeep/Van/Tractor
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: Yes

D14b: Colour or B/W Television
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: B/W
2 = 2: Colour