States
1 = 01: Assam
2 = 02: Bihar
3 = 03: Chhattisgarh
4 = 04: Delhi
5 = 05: Gujarat
6 = 06: Jharkhand
7 = 07: Karnataka
8 = 08: Kerala
9 = 09: Madhya Pradesh
10 = 10: Maharashtra
11 = 11: Odisha
12 = 12: Punjab
13 = 13: Rajasthan
14 = 14: Tamil Nadu
15 = 15: Andhra Pradesh
16 = 16: Telangana
17 = 17: Uttar Pradesh
18 = 18: West Bengal

F4: Area/Location
1 = 1: Village
2 = 2: Town (1-5 Lakh population)
3 = 3: Small city (5-10 Lakh population)
4 = 4: Big City (Population above 10 Lakh)

Z1: What is your age?
0 = 00: Did not tell

Z2: Gender
1 = 1: Male
2 = 2: Female
3 = 3: Other

Z3: Upto what level have you studied?
0 = 00: Non-Literate/never gone to school
1 = 01: Below Primary
2 = 02: Primary pass/ Middle fail
3 = 03: Middle pass but matric fail
4 = 04: Matric pass (did not study after class 10)
5 = 05: Intermediate / College but no degree
6 = 06: Graduate
7 = 07: Post Graduate
8 = 08: Professional Degrees: CA, MBA, LLB, MBBS etc
9 = 09: Higher Research/PhD
10 = 10: Any Other
98 = 98: No response

Q1: What have you studied/ are you studying?
1 = 01: Arts/ humanities
2 = 02: Science
3 = 03: Engineering/Technology
4 = 04: Law
5 = 05: Commerce or Management
6 = 06: Agriculture
7 = 07: Medicine
8 = 08: Other vocational courses
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: No response
99 = 99: Not applicable

Q2: What is/was the main reason for you for choosing this field of study?
1 = 01: Interested in this field
2 = 02: Good job opportunities
3 = 03: Parents wanted me to do this
4 = 04: My friends are/were doing this
5 = 05: Did not get admission in my choice of field
6 = 06: A¬ffordability / not very costly
7 = 07: It was easy to enrol or get admission
8 = 08: Institute was close to my house
9 = 09: Only option in my institution
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: No response
99 = 99: Not applicable

Q3: In the long run, how beneficial would be the online teaching/learning as compared to classroom teaching/learning in India- A lot, to some extent, not much or not at all?
1 = 1: A lot
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not much
4 = 4: Not at all
8 = 8: Can't say

Q4: What is the biggest problem that youth like you are facing today?
1 = 01: Unemployment
2 = 02: Poverty
3 = 03: Increasing population
4 = 04: Corruption/scam
5 = 05: Price rise /inflation
6 = 06: Lack of development
7 = 07: Poor roads or transportation etc.
8 = 08: Poor economic growth
9 = 09: Lack of good governance
10 = 10: Drinking water
11 = 11: Electricity
12 = 12: Health services
13 = 13: Education
14 = 14: Farmer distress
15 = 15: Communalism/lack of religious harmony
16 = 16: Casteism
17 = 17: Discrimination against women
18 = 18: Crimes against women
19 = 19: Crime/ poor law and order
20 = 20: Terrorism
21 = 21: Reservation system
22 = 22: Lack of cleanliness, sanitation
23 = 23: Intolerance
24 = 24: Dynastic politics/nepotism
25 = 25: Environmental issues
26 = 26: Black money problem
27 = 27: Alcoholism/drug addiction
28 = 28: Exam paper leaks/SSC leaks/CBSE leaks
29 = 29: Narendra Modi government is the biggest problem
30 = 30: Opposition is the biggest problem
31 = 31: Difficulties in Online Education
97 = 97: Other issues
98 = 98: Can't say

Q5: At present, are you studying or earning?
1 = 1: Studying
2 = 2: Earning
3 = 3: Doing both
4 = 4: Neither studying nor earning
5 = 5: Completed the study and looking for employment
8 = 8: No response

Q5a: (If earning in Q5) What is your occupation?
1 = 01: Higher professionals
2 = 02: Lower professionals
3 = 03: Government Managerial job
4 = 04: Government Class I-II Administrative job
5 = 05: Government Class III-IV Clerical job
6 = 06: Government Class IV jobs
7 = 07: Big businessman
8 = 08: Middle/Small-level businessman
9 = 09: Minor business
10 = 10: Service
11 = 11: Skilled worker
12 = 12: Semi-skilled/unskilled
13 = 13: Owner Cultivator
14 = 14: Tenant cultivator
15 = 15: Agricultural labourers
16 = 16: Dairy, poultry, fishery, animal rearing etc.
17 = 17: Any other occupation
18 = 18: Housewife/househusband
19 = 19: Unemployed/in search of employment
98 = 98: Did not tell
99 = 99: Not applicable

Q5b: (If earning) What was the main reason for choosing this job/employment?
1 = 01: I was interested in this job
2 = 02: This job has a good salary
3 = 03: It was as per my qualification
4 = 04: Profession is relatively modern
5 = 05: This was the only available option
6 = 06: Parents/relatives/friends advised me
7 = 07: I got the job easily
8 = 08: This is my family business
9 = 09: The place of job was close to my home
10 = 10: Social status associated with the job
11 = 11: Job security
12 = 12: Common choice of friends
13 = 13: Career growth prospects
14 = 14: Gender suitable job
15 = 15: Safety
16 = 16: Manageable along with studies
17 = 17: Out of compulsion/for sustaining family
97 = 97: Other reasons
98 = 98: No response
99 = 99: Not applicable

Q6: (If earning) How helpful will this job be for the kind of life you want to live in the future – quite a lot, to some extent, not much or not at all?
1 = 1: Quite a lot
2 = 2: Helpful to some extent
3 = 3: Not much
4 = 4: Not at all helpful
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q7: (If Students / or Unemployed) Are you currently looking for a job/employment?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: No response
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q7a(1): (If looking for an employment) What are your key sources to get information about job opportunities?[Newspapers]
0 = 0: No
1 = 1: Yes

Q8: Do you have a desire of settling down abroad?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
3 = 3: Have already lived abroad
8 = 8: Can't say

Q8a: (If yes in Q8) In which country?
1 = 01: America / USA
2 = 02: Canada
3 = 03: Spain
4 = 04: England
5 = 05: France
6 = 06: Germany
7 = 07: Italy
8 = 08: Norway
9 = 09: Denmark
10 = 10: Finland
11 = 11: Netherlands
12 = 12: Russia
13 = 13: Other European Countries
14 = 14: Saudi Arabia
15 = 15: UAE
16 = 16: Other Gulf Countries
17 = 17: Japan
18 = 18: Australia
19 = 19: New Zealand
20 = 20: China / Shanghai / Hong Kong
21 = 21: South Korea
22 = 22: North Korea
23 = 23: Thailand
24 = 24: Malaysia
25 = 25: Indonesia
26 = 26: Brazil
27 = 27: Argentina
28 = 28: Africa
29 = 29: Sri Lanka
30 = 30: Bhutan
31 = 31: Bangladesh
32 = 32: Nepal
33 = 33: Pakistan
34 = 34: Singapore
97 = 97: Other
98 = 98: Can't say
99 = 99: Not Applicable

Q8b: (If yes in Q8) Why do you want to settle down in this country?
1 = 01: Better Lifestyle
2 = 02: Life will be less stressful
3 = 03: For a better future for myself and my children
4 = 04: Better Employment
5 = 05: More hygiene / cleanliness / better hygiene
6 = 06: For better education / higher education
7 = 07: Safe country
8 = 08: More peaceful / less violence
9 = 09: Developed country
10 = 10: Less discrimination / equality
11 = 11: Better for women / More respect for women
12 = 12: Better weather / climate
13 = 13: Better Culture
14 = 14: Civilized people
15 = 15: Relatives / spouses live outside so want to stay there too
16 = 16: I dreamt of it
17 = 17: It is very beautiful
97 = 97: Other
98 = 98: Can't say
99 = 99: Not Applicable

Q9: If you had to choose from the following, what kind of job would you choose - a government job, a private job or your own business/work?
1 = 1: Government job
2 = 2: Private job
3 = 3: Own business/work
4 = 4. Do not want to work
8 = 8: Can't say

Q10: Out of these three kinds of jobs, which one would you give the most priority to?
1 = 1: A permanent job, even if the salary is low
2 = 2: Salary should be good, even if the job is not permanent
3 = 3: Work should be of your choice, whether the job is not permanent or salary is less, it does not matter much
8 = 8: Can't say

Q12: Have you heard the slogan of the government that “I will be a job creator, not job seeker”?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: No response

Q13: How would you rate the availability of employment opportunities in your State – Are the employment opportunities good or bad?
1 = 1: Good
2 = 2: Average
3 = 3: Bad
8 = 8: Can't say

Q14: In the last 2-3 years, have the employment opportunities in your state increased or decreased?
1 = 1: Increased
2 = 2: Remained the same
3 = 3: Decreased
8 = 8: No response

Q15: In your opinion, which state has the most employment opportunities in India?
1 = 01: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 = 02: Andhra Pradesh
3 = 03: Arunachal Pradesh
4 = 04: Assam
5 = 05: Bihar
6 = 06: Chandigarh
7 = 07: Chhattisgarh
8 = 08: Dadra and Nagar Haveli
9 = 09: Daman & Diu
10 = 10: Delhi
11 = 11: Goa
12 = 12: Gujarat
13 = 13: Haryana
14 = 14: Himachal Pradesh
15 = 15: Jammu & Kashmir
16 = 16: Jharkhand
17 = 17: Karnataka
18 = 18: Kerala
19 = 19: Ladakh
20 = 20: Lakshadweep
21 = 21: Madhya Pradesh
22 = 22: Maharashtra
23 = 23: Manipur
24 = 24: Meghalaya
25 = 25: Mizoram
26 = 26: Nagaland
27 = 27: Odisha
28 = 28: Puducherry
29 = 29: Punjab
30 = 30: Rajasthan
31 = 31: Tamil Nadu
32 = 32: Telangana
33 = 33: Tripura
34 = 34: Uttar Pradesh
35 = 35: Uttarakhand
36 = 36: West Bengal
37 = 37: Sikkim
96 = 96: My state
97 = 97: None
98 = 98: No Response

Q16a: In future, would you like to start your own business /work?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No-other
3 = 3: No option
4 = 4: Currently doing
8 = 8: No response
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q17: These days, some people are engaged in App-based employment (like Ola, Uber, swiggy, etc.). Would you like to do App-based employment on a permanent basis, only to supplement your income along with your main job or you will never want do app-based emp
1 = 1: On a permanent basis
2 = 2: Only to supplement your income along with your main job
3 = 3: Will never do app-based jobs/work
8 = 8: Can't say

Q18a: (If yes in Q18 ) Which policy/programme?
1 = 01: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
2 = 02: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Skill India
3 = 03: Startup India Scheme
4 = 04: Farming/ Fishing/ Animal Husbandry Schemes
5 = 05: Standup India Scheme
6 = 06: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)
7 = 07: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
8 = 08: Make in India
9 = 09: Aatmnirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana
10 = 10: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
11 = 11: Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)
12 = 12: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY)
13 = 13: Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Program
14 = 14: Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)
15 = 15: AP DWCRA Runa Mafi Scheme
16 = 16: Industrial work Schemes
17 = 17: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
18 = 18: Jagananna Thodu Scheme
19 = 19: Kerala Startup Mission
96 = 96: Others
97 = 97: Don’t remember the name
98 = 98: Can't say
99 = 99: Not applicable

Q19: (If employed ) Due to the lockdown at the time of COVID, people had to face various employment/job related challenges. Which of these statements best explains your employment status during this period?
1 = 1: I had to leave my job/work completely
2 = 2: I had job/work, but with salary cut
3 = 3: There was no effect of the lockdown on my job/work
4 = 4: I was not working during that time
7 = 7: Other
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q20: Have you ever been enrolled in a skill development scheme?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say/Don’t Know about the scheme

Q20a: (If yes in Q20) Which scheme?
1 = 01: Make in India
2 = 02: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Skill India
3 = 03: Startup India Scheme
4 = 04: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY)
5 = 05: Additional Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP)
6 = 06: Computer Based Skill Development Programs
7 = 07: Communication/ English/ Language Learning Programs
8 = 08: Fashion Designing/ Tailoring Skill Development Programs
9 = 09: Electrical Skill Development Programs
10 = 10: Soft Skills Development Programs
11 = 11: Skill Development in Schools/ Colleges/ NCC/ NSS
12 = 12: Maharashtra State Board of Skill Development
13 = 13: Beautician/ Makeup Skill Development Programs
14 = 14: Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge
15 = 15: Kushal Yuva Program (KYP)
96 = 96: Others
97 = 97: Don’t remember
98 = 98: Can't say
99 = 99: Not applicable

Q21: According to you, what is the main obstacle in finding employment/job in India?
1 = 01: Scarcity of jobs/lack of jobs
2 = 02: High competition
3 = 03: Connection/recommendation
4 = 04: Lack of educational qualification
5 = 05: Lack of work experience
6 = 06: Lack of communication skill
7 = 07: Appearance
8 = 08: Lack of proper guidance/ job related counselling
9 = 09: Lack of information about job/vacancy
10 = 10: Unable to find a job of my choice
11 = 11: Inadequate access to transportation
12 = 12: Low salary
13 = 13: Employers demand bribes
14 = 14: Reservation
15 = 15: Gender/your being male or female
16 = 16: Caste
17 = 17: Religion
18 = 18: Language
97 = 97: Other response
98 = 98: No response

Q22a: Generally, how useful are the appearance/looks in finding a job in India – Quite a lot, to some extent, or not at all useful?
1 = 1: Quite a lot
2 = 2: To some extent
3 = 3: Not at all
8 = 8: No response

Z4: Who do you live with?
1 = 1: Family (with parents)
2 = 2: Family (with spouse)
3 = 3: Family (with both parents and spouse)
4 = 4: With friend/companion
5 = 5: In a hostel/Pg
6 = 6: Alone
7 = 7: Other
8 = 8: No response

Q23: Overall, would you say that in the last 2-3 years, your bond with your family –has strengthened from before, same as before, weakened to some extent or weakened a lot?
1 = 1: Strengthened from before
2 = 2: Same as before
3 = 3: Weakened to some extent
4 = 4: Weakened a lot
8 = 8: Can't say

Q24: Whenever you get some free time in a day, what do you generally do?
1 = 01: Listen to music
2 = 02: Watch films
3 = 03: Watch TV
4 = 04: Read a book
5 = 05: Hang out with friends
6 = 06: Spend time with family
7 = 07: Do volunteer work
8 = 08: Participate in a special interest club/ organisation
9 = 09: Attend religious/ spiritual service
10 = 10: Play outdoor games
11 = 11: Play indoor games
12 = 12: Write stories/poems/novel
13 = 13: Learn new skills
14 = 14: Spend time on social media
15 = 15: Surf on Internet
16 = 16: Play games on phones/computer
17 = 17: Take Rest
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: No response
99 = 99: Never get free time

Q26: Overall, would you say that in the last 2-3 years, your bond with your friends – has strengthened than before, same as before, weakened to some extent or weakened a lot?
1 = 1: Strengthened than before
2 = 2: Same as before
3 = 3: Weakened to some extent
4 = 4: Weakened a lot
8 = 8: Can't say

Q28a: Because of you being a boy or girl, how many times have you been discriminated against, among your friends - never, sometimes or often?
1 = 1: Never
2 = 2: Sometimes
3 = 3: Often
8 = 8: No response

Q29a: What is the rank according to you of the statement-Fulfilling friendship at all costs?
1 = 1: Rank-I
2 = 2: Rank-II
3 = 3: Rank-III
8 = 8: Can't say

Q30: Suppose you meet successive failures, what are you most likely to do accept it as your destiny, approach an astrologer/priest or keep trying?
1 = 1: Accept it as your destiny
2 = 2: Approach an astrologer/priest
3 = 3: Keep trying
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say

Z5: Are you married?
1 = 1: Married
2 = 2: Married (Gauna not performed, not started living together)
3 = 3: Widowed
4 = 4: Divorced
5 = 5: Separated
6 = 6: Deserted
7 = 7: Unmarried
8 = 8: Live with partner but not married
9 = 9: No response

Q31: (If married) Was your marriage a love marriage or an arranged marriage decided by the family?
1 = 1: Love marriage
2 = 2: Arranged marriage
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Others
8 = 8: No response
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q32a: (If married) Is your husband/wife from your caste?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No
8 = 8: Don't know
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q33: (If single/unmarried ) If you have the freedom to marry at your own will, will you do a love marriage or a marriage arranged by the family?
1 = 1: Love marriage
2 = 2: Arranged marriage
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Time will tell
5 = 5: Will not get married
8 = 8: No response
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q34a: Marriage between a girl and boy belonging to different castes.- Do you support or oppose with this?
1 = 1: Fully support
2 = 2: Somewhat support
3 = 3: Somewhat oppose
4 = 4: Fully oppose
8 = 8: No response

Q35: In recent times, some states have made laws to regulate inter-religious marriages popularly known as love jihad Laws. Have you heard about such laws?
1 = 1: Not heard
2 = 2: Heard

Q35a: (If heard) Do you support or oppose such laws popularly known as love jihad Laws?
1 = 1: Fully Support
2 = 2: Somewhat Support
3 = 3: Somewhat oppose
4 = 4: Fully Oppose
8 = 8: Can't say / heard but do not understand
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q36: How much interest do you take in politics - a lot, somewhat, very little or not at all?
1 = 1: A lot
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Very little
4 = 4: Not at all
8 = 8: Can't say

Q37: During the last 5 years, has your interest in politics increased, decreased, or remained the same?
1 = 1: Increased
2 = 2: Remained the Same
3 = 3: Decreased
8 = 8: Can't say

Q38a: Do you think, in the next 5 years, the gender equality in India are going to improve or deteriorate?
1 = 1: Improve
2 = 2: Will remain same
3 = 3: Deteriorate
8 = 8: Can't say

Q39: In the last 2 years, how many times have you been to a protest, procession or a movement – many times, a few times or never?
1 = 1: Many-times
2 = 2: A few times
3 = 3: Never
8 = 8: No response

Q39a: (If took part) What was the protest/movement about?(1st response)
1 = 01: CAA NRC protest
2 = 02: Farmer’s protest and other farm related movements
3 = 03: Unemployment protests and job-related strikes
4 = 04: Political rallies and party related protests
5 = 05: Price increase (mainly petrol,fuel)
6 = 06: Infrastructure and government amenities demands (water, electricity, road, etc)
7 = 07: Education and college
8 = 08: Caste and reservation
9 = 09: Law and order protests (especially crimes against women)
10 = 10: Local issues
11 = 11: Religious festivals and religion related movements
96 = 96: Other movements
97 = 97: Don't remember
98 = 98: No response
99 = 99: Not applicable

Q40: Which political party is the best for addressing the problems of youth like you?
1 = 01: Congress/ INC
2 = 02: BJP
3 = 03: BSP
4 = 04: CPI
5 = 05: CPI-M
6 = 06: CPI-ML
7 = 07: NCP
8 = 08: JDU
9 = 09: AAP
10 = 10: Shiv Sena/SS
11 = 11: Trinamool / AITC
12 = 12: AIMIM
13 = 13: TDP
14 = 14: YSRCP
15 = 15: AGP
16 = 16: AIUDF
17 = 17: RJD
18 = 18: LJP
19 = 19: JCC-J
20 = 20: INLD
21 = 21: JJP
22 = 22: JMM
23 = 23: AJSUP
24 = 24: JDS
25 = 25: IUML
26 = 26: MNS
27 = 27: BJD/Biju Janata Dal
28 = 28: SAD
29 = 29: RLP
30 = 30: TRS
31 = 31: AIADMK
32 = 32: DMK
33 = 33: SP
34 = 34: RLD
90 = 90: Other Regional parties
97 = 97: No party
98 = 98 No Response

Q41a: Thinking of the various recent decisions taken by the government, please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the removal of Article 370 from Kashmir?
1 = 1: Fully agree
2 = 2: Somewhat agree
3 = 3: Somewhat disagree
4 = 4: Fully disagree
8 = 8: No response

Q42: (1): Sometimes the development of a country is hindered by democracy, therefore, some control over democracy is necessary. (2): Democracy should never be controlled, whether development is slow or fast.. Do you agree with 1 or 2?
1 = 1: Agree with statement 1
2 = 2: Agree with statement 2
8 = 8: No opinion

Q43: Should it be the government's responsibility to give employment to the youth or should the youth themselves create new employment opportunities?
1 = 1: Government's responsibility
2 = 2: Youth should create new employment opportunities
3 = 3: Others
8 = 8: Can't say

Q44a: In the past year, how many times have you felt loss of interest in everyday activities - many times,sometimes, rarely or never?
1 = 1: Many times
2 = 2: Sometimes
3 = 3: Rarely
4 = 4: Never
8 = 8: No response

Q45a: In the last 2-3 years, how much did you worry about your body shape/weight/looks - quite a lot, somewhat, not much or not at all?
1 = 1: Quite a lot
2 = 2: Somewhat
3 = 3: Not much
4 = 4: Not at all
8 = 8: No response

Q46: In the last one year, how many times you needed to take medicine to go off to sleep- Often, sometimes, rarely or never?
1 = 1: Often
2 = 2: Sometimes
3 = 3: Rarely
4 = 4: Never
8 = 8: No response

Q48:Suppose you come across a situation in your life where you are struggling with something emotional, like depression, anxiety or thoughts of ending your life, who are you most likely to approach for help?
0 = 00: None
1 = 01: Parents
2 = 02: In-laws
3 = 03: Spouse
4 = 04: Siblings
5 = 05: Relatives
6 = 06: Friends
7 = 07: Any baba/tantric
8 = 08: Counsellor/Doctor
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: No Response

Q49: Have you ever consulted a doctor/counsellor to lessen your mental tension?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
3 = 3: Never had mental tension
8 = 8: No response

Q50: Overall, how satisfied are you with your life as whole. Would you say you are fully satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied or fully dissatisfied?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: Can't say

Q51: If you see a man harassing a woman in public transport such as a bus or train, what will you do?
1 = 1: Call the police
2 = 2: Ignore it
3 = 3: Make a video
4 = 4: Intervene
5 = 5: Will gather people and beat the person
6 = 6: Inform the bus driver or Ticket checker (TC) and ask them to take action
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say

Q53: If you come to know about an incidence of domestic violence in your neighbourhood, what will you do?
1 = 1: Call the police
2 = 2: Ignore it
3 = 3: Make a video
4 = 4: Intervene
5 = 5: Will gather people and beat the person
6 = 6: Will counsel them
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say

Q55: What kind of phone do you have - simple phone or smart phone?
1 = 1: Simple Phone
2 = 2: Smartphone
3 = 3: Don't have own phone but use someone else's phone at home
4 = 4: Nobody has a phone at home
8 = 8: No Response

Q56a: How often do you use Facebook – many times a day, sometimes during the day, occasionally or never?
1 = 1: Many-times a day
2 = 2: Sometimes a day
3 = 3: Occasionally
4 = 4: Never
5 = 5: Do not have an account
8 = 8: No Response

Q56a(a): (If have account on any social media platform), In the last six months, have you posted your thoughts on political issues on any of the social media platform?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: No response
9 = 9: Not applicable/No account

Q57: If you see an injured person in a road accident, what will you do?
1 = 01: Will call the police
2 = 02: Will call the ambulance
3 = 03: Will take the person to the hospital
4 = 04: Ignore It
5 = 05: Will make videos
6 = 06: Will call more people to help you
7 = 07: Will inform their family members by phone
8 = 08: Will give first-aid
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: Can't say

Q58a: How frequently do you watch news on TV to get update on political news? – daily, sometimes in a week or never?
1 = 1: Daily
2 = 2: Sometimes-in-a-week
3 = 3: Never
8 = 8: No response

Q59: Suppose you don't have internet access for 5-6 hours continuously, would you feel restless or feel at peace?
1 = 1: Restless
2 = 2: Feel at peace
3 = 3: It does not matter
8 = 8: No answer

Q60a: (If yes), What do you usually see the most on these OTT platforms?
1 = 1: TV Serial
2 = 2: Web Series
3 = 3: Movies
4 = 4: News
5 = 5: Sports/Matches
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: No Response
9 = 9: Not Applicable

Q61: What is your primary source of news?
1 = 01: Television news programs
2 = 02: Newspaper
3 = 03: Radio
4 = 04: Social networking sites
5 = 05: Online news sites
6 = 06: Friends/ family
7 = 07: Mobile phones
97 = 97: Others
98 = 98: No Response
99 = 99: No interest in News

Z6: Which religion do you belong to?
1 = 1: Hindu
2 = 2: Muslim
3 = 3: Christian
4 = 4: Sikh
5 = 5: Buddhist/Neo-Buddhist
6 = 6: Jain
7 = 7: No religion
8 = 8: Others
9 = 9: Did not answer

Q62a: How often do you doing puja/namaz/prayer/path – regularly, sometimes, only on festivals or never?
1 = 1: Regularly
2 = 2: Sometimes
3 = 3: Only on festivals
4 = 4: Never
8 = 8: No response

Q63: Compared to the last 2-3 years, would you say that your participation in religious activities has increased or decreased?
1 = 1: Increased
2 = 2: Remained the same
3 = 3: Decreased
8 = 8: Can't say

Q64a: How likely will you or your family consult a priest/Dharm-Guru/ baba for fixing a marriage date? Are you very likely to consult, somewhat likely or not at all likely?
1 = 1: Very likely
2 = 2: Somewhat likely
3 = 3: Not at all likely
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q65: And, have you ever consulted any priest/Dharm-Guru/ baba for the purpose of good luck and health?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say

Q66a: Please tell me whether objectionable paintings of Hindu gods and goddesses should be banned or not?
1 = 1: Banned
2 = 2: Not Banned
8 = 8: Can't say

Z3a: Upto what level has your father studied?
0 = 00: Non-Literate/never gone to school
1 = 01: Below Primary
2 = 02: Primary pass/ Middle fail
3 = 03: Middle pass but matric fail
4 = 04: Matric pass (did not study after class 10)
5 = 05: Intermediate/ College but no degree
6 = 06: Graduate
7 = 07: Post Graduate
8 = 08: Professional Degrees: CA, MBA, LLB, MBBS etc
9 = 09: Higher Research/PhD
10 = 10: Others
98 = 98: No response

Z7a: What is the main occupation of your father?
1 = 01: Higher professionals
2 = 02: Lower professionals
3 = 03: Government Managerial
4 = 04: Government Class I-II Administrative
5 = 05: Government Class III-IV Clerical
6 = 06: Government Class IV
7 = 07: Big businessman
8 = 08: Middle/Small-level businessman
9 = 09: Minor business
10 = 10: Service
11 = 11: Skilled worker
12 = 12: Semi-skilled/unskilled
13 = 13: Owner Cultivator
14 = 14: Tenant cultivator
15 = 15: Agricultural labourers
16 = 16: Dairy, poultry, fishery, animal rearing etc.
17 = 17: Any other occupation
18 = 18: Housewife/househusband
19 = 19: Unemployed/in search of employment
98 = 98: Did not tell
99 = 99: Not applicable

Z8: And what is your caste group?
1 = 1: Scheduled Caste (SC)
2 = 2: Scheduled Tribe (ST)
3 = 3: Other Backward Classes (OBC)
4 = 4: Other
5 = 5: Did not tell

Z8a: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
1 = 01: Brahmins
2 = 02: Nair
3 = 03: Marathas
4 = 04: Khandayat
5 = 05: Jat (Hindu Only)
6 = 06: Reddy, Vellala
7 = 07: Patel
9 = 09: Other Upper Castes
21 = 21: Yadav
22 = 22: Kurmi
23 = 23: Jat
25 = 25: Thevar; Kallars
26 = 26: Lingayat
27 = 27: Vokkaliga
29 = 29: Other OBCs
49 = 49: Scheduled Castes
59 = 59: Scheduled Tribes
60 = 60: Muslims
62 = 62: Christians
64 = 64: Sikh
80 = 80: Other religions/ minorities
95 = 95: Hindu no caste
98 = 98: No religion no caste
99 = 99: Not Ascertained/ Failed to ask/ Answer refused

Z9a: (If Town/ small City/ big city) Type of house where Respondent lives?
1 = 1: House/Flat/Bunglow
2 = 2: House/Flat with 5 or more rooms
3 = 3: House/Flat with 4 rooms
4 = 4: Houses/Flat with 3 rooms
5 = 5: Houses/Flat with 2 rooms
6 = 6: House with 1 room
7 = 7: Mainly Kutcha house
8 = 8: Slum/Jhuggi Jhopri
9 = 9: Not applicable

Z9b: (If lives in village) Type of house where Respondent lives?
1 = 1: Pucca
2 = 2: Pucca-Kutcha
3 = 3: Kutcha/Mud houses
4 = 4: Hut
9 = 9: Not applicable

Z12a: Do you or members of your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
9 = 9: Not ascertain

1 = 01: Upto 1,000
2 = 02: 1,001 to 2,000
3 = 03: 2,001 to 3,000
4 = 04: 3,001 to 5,000
5 = 05: 5,001 to 7,500
6 = 06: 7,501 to 10,000
7 = 07: 10,001 to 15,000
8 = 08: 15,001 to 20,000
9 = 09: 20,001 to 30,000
10 = 10: 30,001 to 50,000
11 = 11: Over 50,000
98 = 98: No answer