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Respondent number
F7: Name of the Investigator
F8: May I begin the interview now?
Q1: What is your age?
Q2: Gender
Q3: Up to what level have you studied?
Q3a: Up to what level have your father studied?
Q3a: Up to what level have your mother studied?
Q4: In your opinion, what is the most important issue facing India today?
Q5a: Have you or your family ever benefitted with the scheme Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
Q5b: Have you or your family ever benefitted with the scheme Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana?
Q5c: Have you or your family ever benefitted with the scheme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?
Q5d: Have you or your family ever benefitted with the scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana?
Q6: If you ever have difficulty in getting an important work done, whom will you first think of approach -ing for help?
Q7a: Based on your experience, how easy or difficult was it to obtain admission in a Govt. school for a child - was it very easy, easy, difficult or very difficult?
Q7b: Based on your experience, how easy or difficult was it to obtain medical treatment at a nearby government Hospital - was it very easy, easy, difficult or very difficult?
Q7c: Based on your experience, how easy or difficult was it to obtain garbage collection - was it very easy, easy, difficult or very difficult?
Q7d: Based on your experience, how easy or difficult was it to obtain electricity connection - was it very easy, easy, difficult or very difficult?
Q7e: Based on your experience, how easy or difficult was it to obtain water connection - was it very easy, easy, difficult or very difficult?
Q8a: In your opinion, are the elites/influential people are blocking progress of people like you?
Q8b: In your opinion, are the minorities people are blocking progress of people like you?
Q8c: In your opinion, are the migrants/outsiders people are blocking progress of people like you?
Q8d: In your opinion, are the lower castes people are blocking progress of people like you?
Q8e: In your opinion, are the upper castes people are blocking progress of people like you?
Q9: Total No. of family members living in the household (Above 18 years)
Q9: Total No. of family members living in the household (Below 18 years)
Q10: (If below 18 years)Do your children go to government school or private school?
Q10a(a): (If respondent answers with 1, 2, 3 or 4) What are the reasons for current choice of school for your child. Is it closer than other schools?
Q10a(b): (If respondent answers with 1, 2, 3 or 4) What are the reasons for current choice of school for your child. Is it more affordable than other schools?
Q10a(c): (If respondent answers with 1, 2, 3 or 4) What are the reasons for current choice of school for your child. Has it better facilities compared to other schools?
Q10a(d): (If respondent answers with 1, 2, 3 or 4) What are the reasons for current choice of school for your child. Has it better teachers compared to other schools?
Q10a(e): (If respondent answers with 1, 2, 3 or 4) What are the reasons for current choice of school for your child. Has it better discipline compared to other schools?
Q10a(f): (If respondent answers with 1, 2, 3 or 4) What are the reasons for current choice of school for your child. Has it mid-day meal scheme?
Q10a(g): (If respondent answers with 1, 2, 3 or 4) What are the reasons for current choice of school for your child. Is it the only school here?
Q10b: (If child does not go to school any more) Grade/class completed before discontinuance/dropping out? (1st child)
Q11: If you had a choice, would you send your child to a private school or a government school?
Q12: I will read out a few statements that people often make about getting work done in government offices. Please tell me which statement you agree with the most?
Q13a: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely unpatriotic and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely patriotic, On which step from 1 to 10 would you place Muslims
Q13b: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely unpatriotic and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely patriotic, On which step from 1 to 10 would you place Christians
Q13c: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely unpatriotic and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely patriotic, On which step from 1 to 10 would you place Hindus
Q13d: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely unpatriotic and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely patriotic, On which step from 1 to 10 would you place Sikhs
Q14a: How much trust do you have in President – a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust, no trust at all?
Q14b: How much trust do you have in Prime Minister – a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust, no trust at all?
Q14c: How much trust do you have in Chief Minister– a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust, no trust at all?
Q15a: How much trust do you have in Parliament?
Q15b: How much trust do you have in State Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)?
Q15c: How much trust do you have in Gram Pachayat/Nagar Palika (MCD)?
Q15d: How much trust do you have in Village Council?
Q16a: I will now name few government officials. Please tell me how much trust do you have in District Collector a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust, no trust at all?
Q16b: I will now name few government officials. Please tell me how much trust do you have in Tehsildar a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust, no trust at all?
Q17a: How much trust do you have in the military/National Army?
Q17b: How much trust do you have in Election Commission?
Q17c: How much trust do you have in Political Parties?
Q18: The government should punish those who do not say “Bharat Mata ki Jai” at public functions. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q19a: Now I am going to name a few schemes and programmes which have been launched by state government for the benefit of the people. Have you or your family ever availed any benefit of agriculture schemes?
Q19b: Now I am going to name a few schemes and programmes which have been launched by state government for the benefit of the people. Have you or your family ever availed any benefit of housing schemes?
Q19c: Now I am going to name a few schemes and programmes which have been launched by state government for the benefit of the people. Have you or your family ever availed any benefit of medical/health schemes?
Q19d: Now I am going to name a few schemes and programmes which have been launched by state government for the benefit of the people. Have you or your family ever availed any benefit of employment schemes?
Q19e: Now I am going to name a few schemes and programmes which have been launched by state government for the benefit of the people. Have you or your family ever availed any benefit of education schemes?
Q20: 1: People, not governments, should punish those who commit rape; 2: Governments, not people, should punish those who commit rape. Please tell me which statement you agree with most?
Q21: People should be allowed to express their opinion freely even if they promote dictatorship over democracy in India. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q22a: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely lazy and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely hardworking, On which step from 1 to 10 would you place the Dalits/SCs?
Q22b: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely lazy and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely hardworking, On which step from 1 to 10 would you place the Adivasis/STs?
Q22c: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely lazy and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely hardworking, On which step from 1 to 10 would you place the Upper Caste?
Q22d: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely lazy and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely hardworking, On which step from 1 to 10 would you place the Dominnant Caste1?
Q22e: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely lazy and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely hardworking, On which step from 1 to 10 would you place the Dominnant Caste2?
Q23: How worried do you feel about the way things are going in the country these days - very worried, somewhat worried, or not at all worried?
Q24: How much trust do you have in police - a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust, no trust at all?
Q25: In the last 2-3 years have you or your family ever been in a situation where you needed to contact the police, or the police contacted you?
Q25a: (If yes) Did they come to your home/workplace or did you go to them?
Q26: 1: Politics is ultimately a battle between good and bad; 2: Politics is ultimately a compromise between good and bad. Please tell me which statement you agree with most?
Q27a: The statements about the police and the nature of the decisions made by them. Please tell me do you agree or disagree with-If a citizen were to report a crime to the police, quick action would be taken?
Q27b:The statements about the police and the nature of the decisions made by them. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with-The police in the state generally take bribe?
Q27c: The statements about the police and the nature of the decisions made by them. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with-The decisions made by the police are unduly influenced by political parties/ politicians?
Q27d: The statements about the police and the nature of the decisions made by them. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with-Police gererally treats people with respect?
Q28a: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the police. Which group do you think the police will treat better a rich person or a poor person?
Q28b: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the police. Which group do you think the police will treat better an Upper caste or a Dalit?
Q28c: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the police. Which group do you think the police will treat better a Majority or a Minority?
Q28d: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the police. Which group do you think the police will treat better a man and a woman?
Q29: The government should punish those who eat beef/cow meat. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q30: How safe is to live in this city/town/village – very safe, safe or unsafe?
Q31a: How much trust do you have in Supreme Court - a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust, no trust at all?
Q31b: How much trust do you have in High Court - a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust, no trust at all?
Q31c: How much trust do you have in District Court - a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust, no trust at all?
Q32a: The statements about the courts and the nature of the decisions made by them. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with - It is highly likely that an innocent person will be convicted?
Q32b: The statements about the courts and the nature of the decisions made by them. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with - It is highly likely that a guilty person will be acquitted?
Q32c: The statements about the courts and the nature of the decisions made by them. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with - The decisions made by the court are unduly influenced by parties/politicians?
Q32d: The statements about the courts and the nature of the decisions made by them. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with - Court officials in state generally take bribe?
Q33: In the past five years have you or your family been in any situation that could have involved the court system or where you could have gone to the court to resolve matter/ dispute?
Q33a: (If yes) Did they contact you or did you go to the court?
Q34a: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the court. Do you think the court will treat better to a Rich person or a Poor person?
Q34b: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the court. Do you think the court will treat better to an Upper caste or a Dalit?
Q34c: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the court. Do you think the court will treat better to a Majority or a Minority?
Q34d: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the court. Do you think the court will treat better to a Man and a Woman?
Q35: The government should punish those who don’t stand for national anthem at public places. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q36: 1: People, not governments, should punish those who kill cows; 2: Governments, not people, should punish those who kill cows. Please tell me which statement you agree with most?
Q37: How much trust do you have in goverment officials - a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust or no trust at all?
Q38: In the past two years have you or your family contacted a government officials to resolve matter/ dispute?
Q39a: Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with-If a citizen approached to the government officials with a problem, quick action would be taken?
Q39b: Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with-The government officials in the state generally take bribes?
Q39c: Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with-The decisions taken by the government officials are unduly influenced by political parties/politicians?
Q39d: Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with-Government officials generally treats people with respect?
Q40a: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the government officials. Which group do you think the government officials will treat better to a Rich person or a Poor person?
Q40b: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the government officials. Which group do you think the government officials will treat better to an Upper caste or a Dalit?
Q40c: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the government officials. Which group do you think the government officials will treat better to a Majority or a Minority?
Q40d: Now I will read out a few situations of people from different social backgrounds going to the government officials. Which group do you think the government officials will treat better to a Man and a Woman?
Q41: It is more important for a politician to have a clean image than to deliver public services; 2: It is more important for a politician to deliver public services than to have a clean image. Please tell me which statement you agree with most?
Q42a: will name few forums through which it is possible to resolve a dispute between you and another party. Could you please tell me which one of these forums you will most likely to go to resolve the property dispute?
Q42b: will name few forums through which it is possible to resolve a dispute between you and another party. Could you please tell me which one of these forums you will most likely to go to resolve the marrige dispute?
Q42c: will name few forums through which it is possible to resolve a dispute between you and another party. Could you please tell me which one of these forums you will most likely to go to resolve the neighbourhood dispute?
Q42d: will name few forums through which it is possible to resolve a dispute between you and another party. Could you please tell me which one of these forums you will most likely to go to resolve the domestic violence?
Q43: The government should punish those who engage in religious conversions. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q44a: Is any of your close friends from a Dalit?
Q44b: Is any of your close friends from a Adibasi?
Q44c: Is any of your close friends from a OBC?
Q44d: Is any of your close friends from a Upper Caste?
Q44e: Is any of your close friends from a Muslims?
Q44f: Is any of your close friends from a Christians?
Q44g: Is any of your close friends from a Hindu?
Q44h: Is any of your close friends a from opposite gender?
Q45: What is the most important responsibility of a government towards its citizens?
Q46a: 1: Generations of unfair treatment has made it difficult for Dalits to improve their economic conditions; 2: Dalits are not trying harder; if they try hard enough they will be well off. Please tell me which statement you agree with most?
Q46b: 1: Generations of unfair treatment have made it difficult for Adivasis to work their way out of the lower class; 2: Adivasi are not trying harder; if they try hard enough they will be well off. Please tell me which statement you agree with most?
Q46c: 1: Over the last 50 years, dominant caste has acquired large political and economic power......; 2: Only few from dominant castes have acquired large political and economic power..... . Please tell me which statement you agree with most?
Q47: People should be allowed to express their opinion freely even if they are making fun of religious communities other than their own. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q48a: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely violent and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely peaceful, on which step from 1 to 10 would you place Dalit/SCs?
Q48b: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely violent and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely peaceful, on which step from 1 to 10 would you place Adivasis/STs?
Q48c: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely violent and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely peaceful, on which step from 1 to 10 would you place Upper Caste?
Q48d: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely violent and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely peaceful, on which step from 1 to 10 would you place Dominnant caste 1?
Q48e: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely violent and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely peaceful, on which step from 1 to 10 would you place Dominnant caste 2?
Q48f: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely violent and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely peaceful, on which step from 1 to 10 would you place Muslims?
Q48g: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely violent and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely peaceful, on which step from 1 to 10 would you place Christians?
Q48h: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely violent and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely peaceful, on which step from 1 to 10 would you place Hindus?
Q48i: On a ladder of 10 steps where the 1st step at bottom stands for extremely violent and the 10th step at the top stands for extremely peaceful, on which step from 1 to 10 would you place Sikhs?
Q49: People should be allowed to express their opinion freely even if they are criticizing elected leaders. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q50a: How regularly do you watch Doordarshan for News – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q50b: How regularly do you watch Private News channels for News – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q50c: How regularly do you watch Local language television channel for News – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q50d: How regularly do you read Hindi Newspapers for News – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q50e: How regularly do you read English Newspapers for News – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q50f: How regularly do you read Local language newspapern for News – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q50g: How regularly do you use facebook – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q50h: How regularly do you use Whatsapp – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q50i: How regularly do you use Twitter – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q51a: How much trust do you have in Doordarshan? Is it a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust or no trust at all?
Q51b: How much trust do you have in Private News Channels? Is it a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust or no trust at all?
Q51c: How much trust do you have in Local language television channel? Is it a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust or no trust at all?
Q51d: How much trust do you have in Hindi Newspapers? Is it a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust or no trust at all?
Q51e: How much trust do you have in English Newspapers? Is it a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust or no trust at all?
Q51f: How much trust do you have in Local language newspaper? Is it a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust or no trust at all?
Q51g: How much trust do you have in Facebook? Is it a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust or no trust at all?
Q51h: How much trust do you have in Whatsapp? Is it a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust or no trust at all?
Q51i: How much trust do you have in Twiter? Is it a great deal of trust, quite a lot of trust, not a lot of trust or no trust at all?
Q52: 1: Elected leaders should be able to override the Courts to serve the people better; 2: Courts should be able to limit elected leaders to protect the people better. Please tell me which statement you agree with most?
Q53: People should be allowed to express their opinion freely even if they are promoting violence against people from other communities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q54: When we ask people how they would identify themselves, some say they are only (state identity) and others feel they are only Indian. How do you identify yourself?
Q55: Suppose there are two leaders from same political party and equally competent to get your work done. If one is from your caste while the other from a different caste. Whom would you be willing to contact first?
Q56: Suppose there are two leaders from same political party and equally competent to get your work done. If one is from your religion while the other from a different religion. Whom would you be willing to contact first?
Q57: Some people feel it is acceptable to speak in any language in public places while others feel that people should speak only in the local language in public places. What is your opinion on this issue?
Q58: People should be allowed to express their opinion freely even if they promote the use of violence against the Indian state. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q59a: (1) People should give up their land in the larger interest of development.; (2) The government should be allowed to use force to aquire land if people deny to give up their land. Do you agree with statement 1 or 2?
Q59b: (1) People should be allowed to resist the government by peaceful manner only; (2) There is nothing wrong in using violent means by people if the government does not respond to peaceful resistance. Do you agree with statement 1 or 2?
Q59c: (1) Disputes over land between the government and local people should be settled by the court.; (2) The courts have no role to play in these disputes over land between the government and the local people. Do you agree with statement 1 or 2?
Q60: The government should punish individuals or groups that use violence or violent means against others in the name of cow protection . Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q61: How would you describe your social class? Are you in the lower class, the working class, the middle class, or the upper class?
Q62: 1: Elected leaders should be able to override the bureaucrats to serve the people better; 2: Bureaucrats should be able to limit elected leaders to protect the people better. Please tell me which statement you agree with most?
Q63: Compared to your parents, do you think it is easy or hard for you to move up the income ladder?
Q64: People should be allowed to express their opinion freely even if they demand independence for a certain part of India. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q65a: A woman should prioritise managing home over outside work. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with this statements?
Q65b: It is up to girls to decide whom to get married to. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with this statements?
Q65c: Educating boys is more important then educating girls. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with this statements?
Q65d: Men should be paid more than women even if it’s the same job. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with this statements?
Q65e: Women should have 50% reservations in all jobs. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with this statements?
Q65f: Girls should have the right to decide to get married or not. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with this statements?
Q65g: Women and men should have equal responsibility for child rearing. Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with this statements?
Q66: Sexual relationship between two men or two women should be accepted in society. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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?
Z2a: What is your Occupation?
Z2b: What is your mother’s occupation?
Z2c: What is your father’s occupation?
Z3: How is payment for your work calculated? Do you have an hourly wage, a daily wage, fixed weekly salary, or a fixed monthly salary or is it calculated some other way?
Z4: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z4a: And what is your caste group?
Z5: What is your religion?
Z5a: (If Hindu) To which sect do you belong Shaiva or Vaishnava?
Z5b: (If Muslim) To which sect do you belong Shia or Sunni?
Z6: Which ration card do you have?
Z7: Do you have an Aadhar card?
Z8a: Which language do you use the most for conversing at home/speaking with family members?
Z8b: Which language do you use the most for watching TV news?
Z8c: Which language do you use the most for reading the newspaper?
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 agricultural land including orchard and plantation owned by your household
Z11a: Do you or members of your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
Z11b: Do you or members of your household have Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped?
Z11c: Do you or members of your household have Airconditioner?
Z11d: Do you or members of your household have Computer/laptop?
Z11e: Do you or members of your household have Washing machine/Microwave/Fridge?
Z11f: Do you or members of your household have Fan/Cooler?
Z11g: Do you or members of your household have TV?
Z11h: Do you or members of your household have Mobile phone?
Z11i: Do you or members of your household have LPG gas?
Z11j: Do you or members of your household have Motorised pumping set for irrigation?
Z11k: Do you or members of your household have Tractor?
Z11l: Do you or members of your household have Handpump inside the house?
Z11m: Do you or members of your household have Power back up (Invertor/Generator, etc.)?
Z12a: Total number of Goat/Sheep
Z12b: Total number of Pig
Z12c: Total number of Cow/Oxen
Z12d: Total number of Buffalo/Camel