Assembly Constituencies
Polling Station Number
Respondent Number
F6: Shall I begin the interview
Q1: In the next few days, elections are going to be held in Bihar. 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 was the reason for voting for the party you just voted for?
Q3b: (If voted in Q3) 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?
Q3c: (If decision may change) What would be the reason why your decision might change?
Q4: After this election, who would you like to see as the next Chief Minister of Bihar?
Q5: While deciding whom to vote for in this election, which will be the single most important issue for you?
Q6: Which party did you vote for in the 2014 election?
Q7: Is there any party which you dislike?
Q7a: (If yes in Q7) Which party do you dislike?
Q8: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the BJP-led Central government in Delhi over the last one and a half years?
Q9: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the JDU government in Bihar over the last five years?
Q10a: Do you like or dislike Shatrughan Sinha?
Q10b: Do you like or dislike Sushil Modi?
Q10c: Do you like or dislike Jitan Ram Manjhi?
Q10d: Do you like or dislike Laloo Prasad Yadav?
Q10e: Do you like or dislike Upendra Kushwaha?
Q10f: Do you like or dislike Nitish Kumar?
Q10g: Do you like or dislike Rahul Gandhi?
Q10h: Do you like or dislike Ramvilas Paswan?
Q10i: Do you like or dislike Narendra Modi?
Q10j: Do you like or dislike Asaduddin Owaisi?
Q11: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the last five years?
Q12: Jitan Ram Manjhi was the chief minister of Bihar for nine months. Were you satisfied or dissatisfied with his performance?
Q13: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Q14a: Has the extortion increased or decreased in Bihar over the last five years?
Q14b: Has the unemployment increased or decreased in Bihar over the last five years?
Q14c: Has the inflation/price rise increased or decreased in Bihar over the last five years?
Q14d: Has migration of people from Bihar for work increased or decreased in Bihar over the last five years?
Q14e: Has the corruption increased or decreased in Bihar over the last five years?
Q14f: Has conflict between upper and lower castes increased or decreased in Bihar over the last five years?
Q14g: Has incidents like theft/robbery and kidnappaing increased or decreased in Bihar over the last five years?
Q15: In your opinion is the Nitish government in Bihar very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not at all corrupt?
Q16: In your opinion is the Narendra Modi government at the Centre very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not at all corrupt?
Q17: Thinking of how you (or your family, in the case of first time voters) have voted in the last four-five elecions, which party’s traditional supporter are you generally?
Q18: Now I will read out a four different statements about development in Bihar. Please tell me which statement do you agree with most?
Q19a: Now I will ask you about the work done by the Nitish government over the last five years. In your opinion has the condition women’s safety has improved or deteriorated?
Q19b: Now I will ask you about the work done by the Nitish government over the last five years. In your opinion has the condition government hospitals have improved or deteriorated?
Q19c: Now I will ask you about the work done by the Nitish government over the last five years. In your opinion has the supply of electricity has improved or deteriorated?
Q19d: Now I will ask you about the work done by the Nitish government over the last five years. In your opinion has the supply of irrigation facility has improved or deteriorated?
Q19e: Now I will ask you about the work done by the Nitish government over the last five years. In your opinion has the supply of condition of government schools have improved or deteriorated?
Q19f: Now I will ask you about the work done by the Nitish government over the last five years. In your opinion has the supply of supply of drinking water have improved or deteriorated?
Q19g: Now I will ask you about the work done by the Nitish government over the last five years. In your opinion has the government/public transport have improved or deteriorated?
Q19h: Now I will ask you about the work done by the Nitish government over the last five years. In your opinion has the condition of roads have improved or deteriorated?
Q20: have different opinions on the Land acquisition law drafted by the Modi government. Some are of the opinion that the law was for the welfare of farmers and to promote rural development. What is your opinion?
Q21: (1) Votes will be cast in this election only on the basis of development; (2) While development will be an issue, the real issue in this election will be of caste and community. Do you agree with the first or the second?
Q22a: Now I will read out a few statements. Do you agree or disagree with - Narendra Modi has failed to bring achhe din/good days?
Q22b: Now I will read out a few statements. Do you agree or disagree with - It is important for the development of Bihar that the party in power at the Centre should also be in power in Bihar?
Q22c: Now I will read out a few statements. Do you agree or disagree with - Nitish Kumar made a big mistake by breaking his alliance with the BJP?
Q22d: Now I will read out a few statements. Do you agree or disagree with - Narendra Modi remembered Bihar only because of the election?
Q22e: Now I will read out a few statements. Do you agree or disagree with - Narendra Modi insulted the people of Bihar by saying that there was a problem in Nitish Kumar’s DNA?
Q22f: Now I will read out a few statements. Do you agree or disagree with - Secular parties have only taken Muslim votes but haven’t done anything for them?
Q22g: Now I will read out a few statements. Do you agree or disagree with - The removal of Jitan Ram Manjhi from the chief minister’s post was an insult to Dalits?
Q22h: Now I will read out a few statements. Do you agree or disagree with - Lalu’s rule was a jungle raj (anarchic rule/lawless rule)?
Q23: In your opinion should the BJP/NDA have declared a chief ministerial candidate in this election?
Q24: If the BJP alliance gets a majority in this election, then who in your opinion should become chief minister?
Q25: Has the performance of the Nitish government improved or deteriorated after he broke ties with BJP?
Q26: Have you heard about Nitish Kumar’s Mahadalit policy?
Q26a: (If heard in Q26) People have different opinions with regards to the Mahadalit policy, while some believe that the policy is meant for good of the Mahadalits. What is your opinion?
Q27: Some people vote on the basis of the performance of the state govt while others vote looking at the performance of the central govt. In this election whose performance will matter more to you – state or central govt’s?
Q28: What is your opinion about the work done by your MLA. Are you satisfied with his/her perfomance or dissatisfied?
Q29: Who do you think is most responsible for rising prices/inflation – the Central government or the State government?
Q30: Have you heard of the 1.25 lakh crore special package given by the Central government to Bihar?
Q30a: (If yes in Q30) Then has this annoucement really been made keeping in mind Bihar’s development or is this announcement of a package before elections only for votes?
Q31: Have relations between Hindus and Muslims improved or deteriorated in your area in the last two years?
Q32: Which political party cares most for your caste/people from your caste?
Q33: Which political party cares most for your religion/people from your religion?
Q34a: In your opinion which one leader will care most for the problems of women?
Q34b: In your opinion which one leader will care most for the problems of youth?
Q34c: In your opinion which one leader will care most for the problems of dalits?
Q34d: In your opinion which one leader will care most for the problems of muslims?
Q35: In your opinion which alliance will win this election?
Q36: Was the decision of Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav to fight this election together right or wrong?
Q37: Have you heard about the Jan Dhan scheme?
Q38: Have you or any member of your family opened a bank account in the last one year?
Q39: Should there be a ban on the sale of alcohol in Bihar?
Q39a: (If yes in Q39) Then why do you want a ban on alcohol?
Q40a: Now I will ask you about a few religious activities. How often do you do Puja/Prayer/Namaz?
Q40b: Now I will ask you about a few religious activities. How often do you Visitng the Temple/Mosque/Gurudwara/Church?
Q41a: And what about these, how often do you attending Katha/Bhajan-Keertan/Satsang/Jalsas/Church service?
Q41b: And what about these, how often do you give donations for religion activities?
Q41c: And what about these, how often do you Keep a fast (vrat, upwas, roza etc)?
Q42a: How regularly do you watch TV to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q42b: How regularly do you listen to radio to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q42c: How regularly do you read newspaper to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q42d: How regularly do you use internet to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q43a: Do you have Facebook account?
Q43a(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?
Q43b: Do you have Twitter account?
Q43b(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?
Q43c: Do you have Wats app?
Q43c(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Wats app for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q44: Do you think the Nitish government in Bihar should get another chance?
Z1: What is your age?
Z2: Gender
Z3: What is your marital status?
Z4: Does any member of your household live outside Bihar?
Z4a: (If yes in Z4) Has that person gone outside Bihar for employment or for studies or some other work?
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: Are you the main earner of your household?
Z6b: (If No in Z6a) What is the occupation of the main earner of your household?
Z7: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z7a: And what is your caste group?
Z8: What is your religion?
Z8a: (If Muslim) Are you Shia or Sunni?
Z9: Are you a pure vegetarian, vegetarian but eat eggs or you eat meat/fish as well?
Z10: Do you have a bank/post office account?
Z11: Do you or anyone in your family have life insurance or accident insurance?
Z12: Have you ever insured your crop?
Z13: Total number of family member(Adult)
Z13: Total number of family member(Children)
Z14: Area/Locality
Z14a: (If Town/City/Metropolitan) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z14b: (If village) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
Z15: Total agricultural land of household
Z16a: Do you or your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
Z16b: Do you or your household have Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped?
Z16c: Do you or your household have Air conditioner?
Z16d: Do you or your household have Computer/laptop?
Z16e: Do you or your household have Electric fan/cooler?
Z16f: Do you or your household have Washing machine?
Z16g: Do you or your household have Fridge?
Z16h: Do you or your household have Television?
Z16i: Do you or your household have Mobile phone?
Z16j: Do you or your household have LPG gas?
Z16k: Do you or your household have Bicycle?
Z16l: Do you or your household have Pumping set?
Z16m: Do you or your household have Tractor?
Z17a: Total number of Goat/Sheep
Z17b: Total number of Cow/Oxen/Buffalo/Camel
Z17c: Total number of Any other livestock