State
Assembly Constituencies
Polling station number
Respondent number
F6: Investigator Roll Number
F8: May I begin the interview now?
Q1: In the next few days, elections are going to be held in Kerala. Have you heard about them?
Q2: Will you vote in this election?
Q2a: (If yes in Q2) In this election will you definitely vote in any condition or is it possible that you may not be able to vote for some reason?
Q3: If you had to vote tomorrow, which party will you vote for?
Q3a: (If voted in Q3) What is the reason for voting for the party you just voted for?
Q3b: (If voted in Q3) On the day of voting will you vote for the same party which you voted now or your decision may change?
Q3c: (If decision may change) What would be the reason why your decision might change?
Q4a: In this election, have you contributed or collected money?
Q4b: In this election, have you attended election meetings/rallies?
Q4c: In this election, have you participated in door to door canvassing?
Q4d: In this election, have you distributed election leaflets or put up posters?
Q5: Has any candidate, party worker or canvasser come to your house during the election campaign to ask for your vote?
Q5a(i): (If yes) From which party/parties? (1st party)
Q5a(ii): (If yes) From which party/parties? (2nd party)
Q6: Has any party or candidate contacted you or a family member through a phone call or recorded voice or SMS or Whatsapp during the campaign?
Q6a(i): (If yes) From which party/parties? (1st party)
Q6a(ii): (If yes) From which party/parties? (2nd party)
Q7: People have different considerations while deciding whom to vote for. What will matter to you more while deciding whom to vote for in the upcoming election - party/front, local candidate or the chief ministerial candidate?
Q8: After this election who would you prefer as the Chief Minister of Kerala?
Q9: Who did you vote for in the Lok Sabha election held in 2014? I mean the MP elections for electing the Central Government in Delhi?
Q10: What is your assessment of the performance of the Narendra Modi-led NDA Government at the Centre during the last two years – would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q11: What is your assessment of the performance of the UDF government in Kerala in the last five years? Would you say that you have been satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q12: How would you rate Oommen Chandy performance as the Chief Minister of Kerala – has it been very good, good, bad or very bad?
Q13: During the last two- three years have you or any of your family members benefited from any Government scheme?
Q13a: (If yes) Which scheme did you benefit from the most?
Q13b: (If yes in Q13) And who would you give credit for it - the Central govt., the State govt., local politicians /party worker, or local bureaucrat/government officer?
Q13c: (If yes in Q13) In order to avail of these benefits did you get help from any one?
Q13d: (If yes to Q13c) Whose help did you get?
Q14: While deciding whom to vote for in this assembly elections, what will be the single most important election issue for you?
Q15a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Narendra Modi has not lived up to his promise of bringing acche din?
Q15b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-UDF ministers are being falsely implicated in the bar bribery case?
Q15c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-For the development of the State, the ruling party at the Centre and the State should be the same?
Q15d: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Modi government is an anti-student government?
Q15e: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-In the name of doing development, the UDF govt. has doled out government land to big businessmen?
Q15f: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-There is not much difference between the UDF and LDF when it comes to governance?
Q15g: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-V S Achuthanandan is too old to be chief minister?
Q16: During the last four-five years, do you think you have become more religious than before, less religious or there has been no change?
Q17: In your opinion how corrupt is the UDF government in Kerala - very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not corrupt at all?
Q18a: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-During temple festivals, there should be a ban on crackers and fireworks display?
Q18b: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Too much education for women is not good?
Q18c: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-There should be a legal ban on religious conversions?
Q18d: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Marriage of boys and girls from different castes should be banned?
Q18e: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Minorities should adopt the customs of the majority community?
Q18f: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Anyone who comes to Kerala from outside must learn and accept Malayali language and culture?
Q18g: Now I will read out a few statements. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with-Government should take more responsibility to ensure that the poor are provided for?
Q19: If you compare the present UDF government of Kerala with the previous LDF government, which according to you has been better?
Q20: People have different opinions regarding Saritha Nair’s allegations against chief minister Oommen Chandy. Some believe that her charges are baseless and she is trying to defame the chief minister.What is your opinion?
Q21: Do you think Oommen Chandy should have resigned as the chief minister after his name came up in the solar panel scam case?
Q22a: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way Kochi metro project has been handled?
Q22a(a): (If satisfied) How much credit would you give the Oommen Chandy government for this projects – a lot, some or none at all?
Q22b: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way Kochi smart city project has been handled?
Q22b(a): (If satisfied) How much credit would you give the Oommen Chandy government for this projects – a lot, some or none at all?
Q22c: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way Vizhinjam port project has been handled?
Q22c(a): (If satisfied) How much credit would you give the Oommen Chandy government for this projects – a lot, some or none at all?
Q22d: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way Kannur airport project has been handled?
Q22d(a): (If satisfied) How much credit would you give the Oommen Chandy government for this projects – a lot, some or none at all?
Q23: Who according to you has been the best chief minister of Kerala till date?
Q24: If the UDF comes to power who should be chief minister - V S Sudheeran, Oommen Chandy or Ramesh Chennithala?
Q25: If the LDF comes to power who should be chief minister - Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, V S Achuthanandan or Pinarayi Vijayan?
Q26: At this moment which party according to you is more faction ridden – Congress or CPI(M)?
Q27: Do you support or oppose the ‘liquor-free Kerala’ policy of serving of liquor in only five-star hotels in the State?
Q28: I will read out four statements related to the issue of liquor prohibition in Tamil Nadu. Which one of them do you agree with the most?
Q28a: (If 1/2/3 in Q28) Then why do you want a ban on liquor?
Q29: Have you heard of the Paravur temple fire tragedy in Kollam?
Q29a: (If heard) Who do you hold responsible for the tragedy?
Q30: Is there a party you will never vote for?
Q30a: (If yes) Which party?
Q31: Are you a member of any caste or religious organisation or do you follow any community or religious leader?
Q31a: (If yes) Has the organisation or the community leader you follow, appealed to you to vote for any particular party or front in this election?
Q31b: (If yes) How much influence will this appeal have on the way you vote in this election - a lot, somewhat or none at all?
Q32: While voting in an election how much importance do you give to the promises which parties make in their manifestos – a lot, somewhat or not at all?
Q33: How often do you drink alcohol – daily, few times a week, few times a month, very rarely or never?
Q34: In the last 1-2 years have you or any of your family member opened a bank account through a govt scheme (Jan Dhan Yojana)?
Q35a: Have you heard about the Scheme for making home (Indira/Rajiv Awas Yojna)?
Q35a(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q35b: Have you heard about the RozgarGuarantee Yojana (MNREGA)?
Q35b(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q35c: Have you heard about the Free medical facilities (National Rural Health Mission)?
Q35c(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q35d: Have you heard about the Pension money (old age, widow, disabilities etc.)?
Q35d(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q35e: Have you heard about the Public distribution system (PDS)?
Q35e(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q35f: Have you heard about the Karunya Scheme?
Q35f(a): (If heard) Have you or any of your family members benefited from this?
Q36: The MGNREGA guarantees that the government will provide up to 100 days paid manual employment a year for any household in a rural area which demands it. To what extent do you think it helps the poor - not at all, to some extent or a great deal?
Q37a: Have you read the election manifestoes of the UDF party for this election?
Q37b: Have you read the election manifestoes of the LDF party for this election?
Q37c: Have you read the election manifestoes of the BJP/NDA party for this election?
Q38: Do you know who Rohith Vemula is?
Q39: Do you know who Kanhaiya Kumar is?
Q40a: (1) Trade unions are necessary to protect the rights of the workers; (2) There is too much trade unionism in Kerala that needs to be disciplined. Do you agree with 1 or 2?
Q40b: (1) Govt should impose a ceiling on income & wealth to reduce the gap between rich and poors; (2) There should be no ceiling on income & wealth so that people have motivation for hard work. Do you agree with 1 or 2?
Q40c: (1) Foreign companies should be allowed to come into Kerala as it would lead to more development and jobs; (2) Foreign companies should not be allowed into Kerala as they would exploit the people. Do you agree with 1 or 2?
Q40d: (1) All major industries should remain in the public sector with the Government; (2) There is nothing wrong in privatisation if it helps people. Do you agree with 1 or 2?
Q41a: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Oommen Chandy government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the condition of roads have improved or deteriorated?
Q41b: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Oommen Chandy government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the supply of electricity have improved or deteriorated?
Q41c: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Oommen Chandy government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the supply of drinking water have improved or deteriorated?
Q41d: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Oommen Chandy government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the quality of education in government schools have improved or deteriorated?
Q41e: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Oommen Chandy government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the medical facilities in government hospitals have improved or deteriorated?
Q41f: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Oommen Chandy government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the law & order situation have improved or deteriorated?
Q41g: Now I will ask you about the assessment of the work done by the Oommen Chandy government in the state in the last five years. Do you think that the public bus/public transportation services have improved or deteriorated?
Q42: Now I would like to know your opinion about change of govt in Kerala every 5 years. While some people say that change of govt is beneficial for the development of Kerala. What is your opinion in this regard?
Q43: Do you have a family member/members working outside Kerala?
Q43a: (If yes in Q43) Where is/are your family members working – in some other part of India, in the Gulf, in some other part of the world?
Q43b: (If yes in Q43)Are any of those persons coming back home to vote in this election?
Q43c: (If yes in Q43) Does/do they send money back home?
Q43d: (If yes in Q43c) How often do they send money back home?
Q44a: Have you heard of Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana schemes and programmes?
Q44a(a): (If heard) Are they effective or not effective?
Q44b: Have you heard of Swachh Bharat schemes and programmes?
Q44ba(a): (If heard) Are they effective or not effective?
Q44c: Have you heard of Digital India scheme and programmes?
Q44ca(a): (If heard) Are they effective or not effective?
Q44d: Have you heard of Skill India scheme and programmes?
Q44da(a): (If heard) Are they effective or not effective?
Q44e: Have you heard of Make in India scheme and programmes?
Q44ea(a): (If heard) Are they effective or not effective?
Q45: Out of these three statements, which one do you agree with the most?
Q46a: In your opinion, which party/alliance is best for Running the administration/government of Kerala?
Q46b: In your opinion, which party/alliance is best for people like you?
Q46c: In your opinion, which party/alliance is best for for the development of Kerala?
Q46d: In your opinion, which party/alliance is best for increasing job opportunities in Kerala?
Q46e: In your opinion, which party/alliance is best for religious harmony in Kerala?
Q47a: Have did you seen inclusion of bogus voters in the voter list during this Election campaign?
Q47b: Have you seen any clash between cadres/party workers of different parties during this Election campaign?
Q47c: Have you seen any party or candidate distributing food items or liquor during this Election campaign?
Q48: Now you compare the current elections in your area/locality with the previous elections. Do you think electoral malpractices in your area in the current elections increased or decreased in your area?
Q49: According to you how free and fair was the current election? Was it – completely fair, somewhat fair, not much fair or not at all fair?
Q50: What is your opinion about the performance of your MLA during the last five years would you say that you are satisfied or dissatisfied with it?
Q51: Thinking of how you (or your family, in the case of first time voters) have voted in the last few elections, how would you describe yourself? Which party’s traditional supporter are you?
Q52a: How regularly do you watch TV to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q52b: How regularly do you read newspaper to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q52c: How regularly do you listen to radio to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q52d: How regularly do you use internet/news website to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q53a: Do you have the Facebook account?
Q53a(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Facebook account for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q53b: Do you have the Twiter account?
Q53b(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Twitter account for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q53c: Do you have the Whats App?
Q53c(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Whats App for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q54: Which of these two statements do you agree with?
Q55: Should the UDF government in Kerala get another chance?
Z1: What is your age?
Z2: Gender
Z3: Up to what level have you studied?
Z4: What is your Occupation?
Z4a: Are you the main earner of your household?
Z4b: (If No in Z4a) What is the occupation of the main earner of your household?
Z5: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z5a: And what is your caste group?
Z5b: (If Ezhava in Z5)Are you a member of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam or associated with it?
Z5c: (If Nair in Z5) Are you a member of the Nair Service Society or associated with it?
Z6: What is your religion?
Z7: Generally, which language is spoken in your house?
Z8: Are you a pure vegetarian, a vegetarian but eat eggs or are you a non-vegetarian who also eats chicken, meat or fish?
Z9: Area/Locality
Z9a: (If Town/City/Metropolitan) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z9b: (If village) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z10: Total number of family member(Above 18 years)
Z10: Total number of family member(Below 18 years)
Z11: Total agricultural land including orchard and plantation owned by your household
Z12a: Do you or members of your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
Z12b: Do you or members of your household have Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped?
Z12c: Do you or members of your household have Bicycle?
Z12d: Do you or members of your household have Airconditioner?
Z12e: Do you or members of your household have Computer/laptop?
Z12f: Do you or members of your household have Washing machine/Microwave?
Z12g: Do you or members of your household have Fridge?
Z12h: Do you or members of your household have Fan/Cooler?
Z12i: Do you or members of your household have TV?
Z12j: Do you or members of your household have Mobile phone?
Z12k: Do you or members of your household have LPG gas?
Z12l: Do you or members of your household have Toilet inside the house?
Z12m: (If village) Do you or members of your household have Motorised pumping set for irrigation?
Z12n: (If village) Do you or members of your household have Tractor?
Z12o: Do you or members of your household have Handpump inside the house?
Z12p: Do you or members of your household have Power back up (Invertor/Generator, etc.)?
Z13a: Total number of Goat/Sheep
Z13b: Total number of Cow/Oxen/Buffalo/Camel
Z13c: Total number of Any other livestock
Z14: Total monthly household income - putting together the income of all members of the household?
Z15: Are you married?
E1: Were there any other people immediately present who might be listening during the interview?
E2: In how many questions did the respondent check with others for information to answer for questions?
E3: While answering the questions on voting preference in the Lok Sabha election, did the respondent use the ballot paper secretly or did she/he answer openly?
E4: In your opinion did the respondent feel free while marking the ballot for Q1a do you think that she/he was hesitant while marking the ballot, or you can't say?
E5: At some stage did you notice something that made you feel that the respondent was answering under some fear or pressure?
E6: Overall was the respondent cooperative?