State
AC No.
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Respondent ID
Q1: People have different opinions about the age at which young boys and girls should get married. Which according to you is an ideal age to get married for boys?
Q2: Which accoeding to you is an ideal age to get married for girls?
Q3a: How regularly do you listen to music?
Q3b How regularly do you go out with friends?
Q3c How regularly do you read books/magazines/periodicals?
Q3d How regularly do you play some game/sport?
Q3e How regularly do you watch films?
Q3f How regularly do you watch television?
Q4a: (If watches Television) How regularly do you watch religious and spiritual programmes?
Q4b: (If watches Television) How regularly do you watch films?
Q4c: (If watches Television) How regularly do you watch news/political debates?
Q4d: (If watches Television) How regularly do you watch sports/matches/tournaments?
Q4e: (If watches Television) How regularly do you watch business news/channels?
Q4f: (If watches Television) How regularly do you watch songs/music videos?
Q4g: (If watches Television) How regularly do you watch soaps/T.V. serials?
Q4h: (If watches Television) How regularly do you watch Reality shows?
Q5: If you recall your childhood days, how would you describe your upbringing- would you say that your upbringing was very strict, strict, not so strict or not at all strict?
Q6: If you think the way you would like to bring up your children, you would bring them up-exactly the same way your parents brought you up, more or less the same way, differently or very differently?
Q7: How many times have you parcipated in any protest, demonstration, struggle or movement- several times, once or twice or never?
Q8: If you recall the number of times you have voted in every election, voted in most elections, voted in some elections, hardly ever voted.
Q9: Do you think your vote has effect on how things are run in this country or do you think your vote makes no difference?
Q10: How interested are/were your parents in politics-are/were they very interested, interested, not interested or not at all interested?
Q11: Do you study in school/college or have you completed your school/college studies?
Q11a: (If currently studying in school/college) What is your opinion about attending school/college? Do you like to attend school/college-very much, somewhat or you don't like going to school/college
Q11b: (If studying or completed study) Do you study/studied in government or private school?
Q11c: (If studying or completed study) Where have/are you completed/continuing your schooling - village or city?
Q12: If you take into consideration the overall education facilities available in India- do you think you are satisfied or dissatisfied with them?
Q13: How would you describe your day-to-day life at school/college/workplace - is it very stressful, somewhat stressful,somewhat relaxed or very relaxed?
Q14a: How important for you to get higher education?
Q14b: How important for you to be interested in politics?
Q14c: How important for you to take on responsibility?
Q14d: How important for you to dress up/dressing in latest styles/trends?
Q14e: How important for you to get married?
Q15: Do you have children?
Q15a: (If no) Would you like to have children in future?
Q16: Would you want your husband/wife to earn-more than you or less than you?
Q17a: We often hear about people being discriminated on various accounts in their day-to-day life. Please tell how often have you felt discriminated about economic status/condition?
Q17b: We often hear about people being discriminated on various accounts in their day-to-day life. Please tell how often have you felt discriminated about your caste?
Q17c: We often hear about people being discriminated on various accounts in their day-to-day life. Please tell how often have you felt discriminated about your gender?
Q17d: We often hear about people being discriminated on various accounts in their day-to-day life. Please tell how often have you felt discriminated about your religion?
Q17e: We often hear about people being discriminated on various accounts in their day-to-day life. Please tell how often have you felt discriminated about your state of origin/region?
Q18: Do you watch/see films/movies?
Q18a: (If yes) Which type of films do you like the most?
Q19a: (1) The final decision of marriage should be taken by the parents; (2) The final decision of marriage should be taken by the boys/girls themselves
Q19b: (1) In our society, meeting/dating of boys and girls before marriage should be restricted; (2) There should be no restriction on meeting/dating
Q19c: (1) In our society marriages must take place within one's own caste-community; (2) There is nothing wrong if boys and girls of different caste-community marry
Q19d: (1) Once married a couple must stay together even if it requires certain compromise; (2) If there are differences with ones partner, there is no harm in getting a divorce.
Q20: Do you use internet?
Q20a: (If yes) What do you use the internet mainly for?
Q20b: (If yes) How many hours a week do you spend on the internet?
Q21: Have you heard of the term 'Globalization'?
Q21a: (If yes): Thinking of overall result/effects of globalization, do you feel that globalization leads to more advantages than disadvantages, more disadvantages than advantages or advantages and disadvantages are more or less same?
Q22a: Better and cheaper products are available as competition between different countries is increasing. Do you agree with this statement.....?
Q22b: In society, foreign culture is becoming increasingly dominant. Do you agree with this statement.....?
Q22c: The big countries wield all the power. Do you agree with this statement.....?
Q22d: Young people now get better employment opportunities abroad. Do you agree with this statement.....?
Q23: What according to you is the ideal age for a person to get employed (salaried job/self employed/start business)?
Q24: There are various factors that motivate people to choose their occupation/work. I am going to read out a few considerations irrespective of whether you are seeking a job or not, which will be the most important consideration for your of occupation?
Q25: Would you like to work in a government service, private service or take up own business/profession?
Q26: Now I am going to read out statements regarding the reservation of seats for SC,ST and OBC communities in higher education. Tell me with which statement do you agree the most?
Q27a: How much trust do you have in Central/National government?
Q27b: How much trust do you have in State government?
Q27c: How much trust do you have in Local government?
Q27d: How much trust do you have in Civil service?
Q27e: How much trust do you have in Police?
Q27f: How much trust do you have in Army?
Q27g: How much trust do you have in Courts?
Q27h: How much trust do you have in Parliaments?
Q27i: How much trust do you have in Political parties?
Q27j: How much trust do you have in Election Commission?
Q28: Do you believe in God?
Q29: How often do you offer prayer/puja/namaj- daily, weekly, occasionally, only on festivals or never?
Q30a: It is important to achieve more than others. Do you agree with this statement.....?
Q30b: Most decision about my life are taken by others. Do you agree with this statement.....?
Q30c: Nowadays one often has to do things that are not right. Do you agree with this statement.....?
Q30d: I often feel alone/lonely. Do you agree with this statement.....?
Q30e: I manage to achieve my goals and plans for success. Do you agree with this statement.....?
Q30f: I cannot change anything about most things that disturb me. Do you agree with this statement.....?
Q30g: Money is very important to remain happy. Do you agree with this statement.....?
Q31a: Thinking of 5 close friends, tell me how many of them are boys/girls (Opposite sex)?
Q31b: Thinking of 5 close friends, tell me how many of them are from caste other than yours?
Q31c: Thinking of 5 close friends, tell me how many of them are from religious community other than yours?
Q32a: How much money do you spend in one month for watching movies (going to cinema/buying DVDs)?
Q32b: How much money do you spend in one month for eating out in restaurants and hotels?
Q32c: How much money do you spend in one month for buying cloths/shoes/accessories?
Q32d: How much money do you spend in one month for buying gadgets phones/I pods/Computer softwares/watch/music?
Q32e: How much money do you spend in one month for personal mobile/telephone bills?
Q33: There are different opinion about drinking of alcohol. While some believe that a drinking of alcohol within limits ia acceptable, while others say drinking alcohol is a bad habit and it is not acceptable. What is your opinion about this?
Q34: (1) There should be students union to protect the rights and interests of the students; (2) Student unions should be banned as they disturb academic environment.
Q35a: Political parties are necessary in a democracy. Do you agree with this statement....?
Q35b: I think politicians do not care about people like me. Do you agree with this statement....?
Q35c: It is citizens duty to vote during elections. Do you agree with this statement....?
Q35d: Understanding politics too complicated. Do you agree with this statement....?
Q35e: In India power rests with few people. Do you agree with this statement....?
Q35f: I find politics interesting. Do you agree with this statement....?
Q36: I am going to read out 3 statements regarding reservations of seats for women in parliament and state assemblies. Tell me with which one do you agree the most?
Q37: If there is a proposal to reserve seats for youth in the parliament and state assemblies, would you support it or oppose it?
Q38: What according to you is the biggest problem faced in India?
Q39a: There are various issues that a developing country like India needs to address. What should the priorities of the Government in adressing to reduce child mortality?
Q39b: There are various issues that a developing country like India needs to address. What should the priorities of the Government in adressing to improve maternal health care facilities?
Q39c: There are various issues that a developing country like India needs to address. What should the priorities of the Government in adressing to combat HIV/AIDS Malaria and other diseases?
Q40a: People sometimes talk about what should be the goals/aims of the country for the next 10 years. How would you rank betterment of health services in terms of their importance?
Q40b: People sometimes talk about what should be the goals/aims of the country for the next 10 years. How would you rank providing good education facilities in terms of their importance?
Q40c: People sometimes talk about what should be the goals/aims of the country for the next 10 years. How would you rank guaranteeing employment for all in terms of their importance?
Q41a: Have you heard about China?
Q41a: How would you describe the ralation of China with India?
Q41b: Have you heard about America?
Q41b: How would you describe the ralation of America with India?
Q41c: Have you heard about Sri Lanka?
Q41c: How would you describe the ralation of Sri Lanka with India?
Q41d: Have you heard about Nepal?
Q41d: How would you describe the ralation of Nepal with India?
Q41e: Have you heard about Pakistan?
Q41e: How would you describe the ralation of Pakistan with India?
Q41f: Have you heard about Russia?
Q41f: How would you describe the ralation of Russia with India?
Q41g: Have you heard about Germany?
Q41g: How would you describe the ralation of Germany with India?
Q41h: Have you heard about Bangladesh?
Q41h: How would you describe the ralation of Bangladesh with India?
Q42: While deciding about career and academic options different families adopt different ways to take decisions. What has been your experience?
Q43: I am going to read out 3 statements about how people could remain happy. Tell me with which statement do you agree with the most?
Q44a: How much trust do you have in people from your friends in the ladder of ten steps?
Q44b: How much trust do you have in people from your relatives in the ladder of ten steps?
Q44c: How much trust do you have in people from your own caste in the ladder of ten steps?
Q44d: How much trust do you have in people from your neighbours in the ladder of ten steps?
Q44e: How much trust do you have in people from another religions in the ladder of ten steps?
Q44f: How much trust do you have in people from your colleagues at work in the ladder of ten steps?
Q44g: How much trust do you have in people from caste other than yours in the ladder of ten steps?
Q45: Different countries of the world play different roles in the global, socio-political and economic matters. In your opinion, what kind of role should India play in these international matters?
Q46a: (1): The neighbouring countries of India should accept India as a big country and stop disagreeing; (2): By virtue of being big, it is the responsibility of India to treat all equally
Q46b: (1): India should oppose bossism of America over the rest of the world even though it may render some harm to India; (2): Ameriaca is the most powerful country of the world. It is in the interest of India to maintain good relationship with America
Q46c: (2): The government of India should try to improve friendly relationship with Pakistan; (2): Efforts towards friendly relations with Pakistan are worthless
Q47: There are different opinions regarding govt's handling of terrorism. Some people say that terrorist activities in India are a result of failure of the govt. What is your opinion about it?
Q48: How would you compare your family's financial condition with that of your relatives? Do you think your family's economic condition ia better than most of your relatives or worse than your relatives, or there is hardly any difference?
Q49: Few years now, how do you foresee your future? Do you think your life will become very bright, somewhat bright or there will hardly be any change?
Q50: Do you think your children will have better life than that yours, worse than yours or that there will hardly be any difference?
Q51a: A viable domocracy is not possible without political opposition. Do you agree with this statement.........?
Q51b: Everyone should have the right to express their opinion, even if the majority is of a different opinion. Do you agree with this statement.........?
Q51c: People should not be allowed to strike and demonostrate if they endanger public order. Do you agree with this statement.........?
Q51d: Conflict exists in every society and can only be resolved through violence. Do you agree with this statement.........?
Q52a: There are various issues that a developing country like India needs to address. What should be the pririties of the government in addressing to promote gender equality?
Q52b: There are various issues that a developing country like India needs to address. What should be the pririties of the government in addressing to ensure environment sustainablity?
Q52c: There are various issues that a developing country like India needs to address. What should be the pririties of the government in addressing to strengthening our defence system?
Q53a: Due to Panchayats delivery of benefits to people have improved. Do you agree with this statement....?
Q53b: Panchayats have led to increase in corruption. Do you agree with this statement....?
Q53c: Panchayats have resulted in reducing discrimination against Dalits. Do you agree with this statement....?
Q53d: Panchayats have empowered women. Do you agree with this statement....?
Q54: If you had an opportunity, would you like to settle in a foreign country?
Q54a: (If yes) If you get an opportunity, which country will be your most preferred choice for setting down?
Q55a: Young people have various kinds of insecurities/anxieties in their lives. Tell me to what extent are you insecure about your employment carrer?
Q55b: Young people have various kinds of insecurities/anxieties in their lives. Tell me to what extent are you insecure about riots and mob violence in the country?
Q55c: Young people have various kinds of insecurities/anxieties in their lives. Tell me to what extent are you insecure about personal health?
Q55d: Young people have various kinds of insecurities/anxieties in their lives. Tell me to what extent are you insecure about prospects of your marriage?
Q55e: Young people have various kinds of insecurities/anxieties in their lives. Tell me to what extent are you insecure about issues within your family?
Q55f: Young people have various kinds of insecurities/anxieties in their lives. Tell me to what extent are you insecure about road accident?
Q55g: Young people have various kinds of insecurities/anxieties in their lives. Tell me to what extent are you insecure about global terrorism?
Q56: Considering all the people with whom you interact in your day-to-day life. Who do you think are you influenced by the most in your own life?
B1: What is your age?
B1a: Age (according to the voter list)
B2: Gender
B3: What is your marital status?
B4: Level of Education (Respondent)
B4a: Level of Education (Father)
B4a: Level of Education (Mother)
B5: What is your current education/employment status?
B6: (Even if partly or fully employed), What is your main occupation?
B6a: (If the respondent is not the main earner) What is/has been the main occupation of the main earner?
B7: How regularly do you read the newspaper - daily, frequently, rarely or never?
B8: Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name
B8a: Caste group
B9: Religion
B10: Generally, which language is spoken in your house?
B11: Locality
B11a: (If Town/City) Type of house
B11b: (If Village), Type of House
B12: Number of rooms used in the household
B13: Total number of family member(Adult)
B13: Total number of family member(Children)
B14a: Car/Jeep/Van/Tractor
B14b: Colour or B/W Television
B14c: Scooter/Motorcycle/Mopet
B14d: Telephone/Mobile Phone
B14e: Fridge
B14f: Air Conditioner
B14g: Washing machine
B14h: Electric fan/cooler
B14i: Bicycle
B14j: Radio/Transistor
B14k: Pumping set
B14l: Number of Cow/Buffalow
B15a: Do you personally have Mobile phone?
B15b: Do you personally have Computer/Lap top
B15c: Do you personally have Credit Card
B15d: Do you personally have Debit card/ATM card
B15e: Do you personally have Home loan
B15f: Do you personally have Vehicle loan