Date of Survey
F1: State
F4: Area/Location
F5: Name of Location
F5a: Type of Location
F6: Respondent Number
F7: May I begin the interview now?
Z1: What is your name?
Z2: What is your age?
Z3: Gender
Z4: Are you married?
Q1: In your opinion, what is the biggest problem in India today?
Q1a: According to you, which party is best for addressing this problem?
Q2: Up to what level have you studied?
Q3: What have you studied/ are you studying?
Q4: What is/was the main reason for you to choose this field of study?
Q5: Was the school where you spent majority of your school years, a government or private school?
Q6: Is the college/university that you went to or go to, a government college or a private college?
Q7: During COVID-19, were you studying or earning?
Q8a: How often did you have to miss an online class due to lack of a device (Computer/Laptop/ Tab/ Phone)- Often sometimes, rarely or never?
Q8b: How often did you have to miss an online class due to poor Internet connectivity - Often sometimes, rarely or never?
Q8c: How often did you have to miss an online class due to frequent power cuts- Often sometimes, rarely or never?
Q8d: How often did you have to miss an online class due to high data pack cost- Often sometimes, rarely or never?
Q8e: How often did you have to miss an online class due to technical issues- Often sometimes, rarely or never?
Q8f: How often did you have to miss an online class due to separate (quiet) space in your house- Often sometimes, rarely or never?
Q9a: How often did you face distraction or disturbances at home while keeping up with online classes- always, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q9b: How often did you face disinterested while keeping up with online classes- always, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q9c: How often did you face difficulty in understanding online lectures while keeping up with online classes- always, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q9d: How often did you face unease and discomfort in using video projection, microphones, and speakers while keeping up with online classes- always, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q10a: In the last two years, how much did you worry about loss of studies in the lockdown- a lot, some worry, not much, Not at all?
Q10b: In the last two years, how much did you worry about online mode of examination- a lot, some worry, not much, Not at all?
Q10c: In the last two years, how much did you worry about inability to understand lectures- a lot, some worry, not much, Not at all?
Q10d: In the last two years, how much did you worry about non-availability of gadgets such as phone, tap,computer/internet connection- a lot, some worry, not much, Not at all?
Q11: Overall, how difficult was it for you to study during lockdown- very difficult, somewhat difficult, not much difficult or not at all difficult?
Q12a: Do you have any child below 18 years in your household who is of school going age but till date has not enrolled in any school?
Q12b: Do you have any child below 18 years in your household whose studies have stopped completely for the last one or two years for not having a computer or a phone?
Q12c: Do you have any child below 18 years in your household who had to leave his/her schooling midway due to some reason?
Q12d: Do you have any child below 18 years in your household who works to earn money along with studies?
Q12e: Do you have any child below 18 years in your household who has left his/her studies and is now working to earn money?
Q13: What according to you, was the main obstacle with regards to education during the pandemic?
Q14a: As most of the educational institutions have now reopened and offline learning has resumed, how do you feel about going to your school/college/university- very good, somewhat good, not so good or not at all good.
Q14b: As most of the educational institutions have now reopened and offline learning has resumed, how do you feel about getting back to the old routine- very good, somewhat good, not so good or not at all good.
Q14c: As most of the educational institutions have now reopened and offline learning has resumed, how do you feel about appearing in offline exams- very good, somewhat good, not so good or not at all good.
Q14d: As most of the educational institutions have now reopened and offline learning has resumed, how do you feel about meeting friends in your class- very good, somewhat good, not so good or not at all good.
Z5: What is your main occupation?
Z5a: Are you the main earner in the family?
Z5b: What is the occupation of the main earner of the household?
Q15: What was the main reason for choosing this job/employment?
Q16: If you had to choose from the following, what kind of a job would you choose- a government job, a private job or your own business/work?
Q17: Think of three different families, where the main earner of one family is in a government job, one in private and one is self- employed. According to you, which family suffered the most during COVID times- the one in government job, private job or tha
Q18: .Which of the following best describes your current employment status?
Q19: How helpful will your present 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?
Q20: If you had the complete freedom to choose your occupation, which occupation would you have chosen?
Q21: Would you say that, most of your responsibilities at your job - can be done from home or cannot be done from home?
Q22: During the lockdown period, did you always work from home, worked most of the time, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q23a:While working from home during the COVID lockdown, how often did more time for leisure apply to you-At most times, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q23b: While working from home during the COVID lockdown, how often did more time for family apply to you-At most times, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q23c: While working from home during the COVID lockdown, how often did work more efficiently apply to you-At most times, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q23d: While working from home during the COVID lockdown, how often did insufficient time to look after dependents (children/old age/ those having health issues ) apply to you-At most times, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q24a: In the last 2 years, did you ever face no salary?
Q24b: In the last 2 years, did you ever face partial reduction in salary?
Q25a: Please tell as to what extent you worried about workload in the last two years- to a great extent, some extent, not much or not at all?
Q25b: Please tell as to what extent you worried about salary/income related worry in the last two years- to a great extent, some extent, not much or not at all?
Q25c: Please tell as to what extent you worried about fear of losing job/employment in the last two years- to a great extent, some extent, not much or not at all?
Q26a: Thinking of the last two years, did you or any of your family members have trouble paying for medical care for yourself or your family?
Q26b: Thinking of the last two years, did you or any of your family members have problems paying your rent?
Q26c: Thinking of the last two years, did you or any of your family members have borrowed money from friends or relatives?
Q26d: Thinking of the last two years, did you or any of your family members have used most of the money from your savings?
Q27. If you compare your family income of the last two years with what it was before that so would you say that overall your family income has increased or decreased?
Q28: Whom were you living with during the lockdown?
Q29a: During the lockdown did the arguments among family members increased or decreased in your family?
Q29b: During the lockdown did the sharing household responsibilities increased or decreased in your family?
Q29c: During the lockdown did the domestic abuse increased or decreased in your family?
Q29d: During the lockdown did the strong family bond increased or decreased in your family?
Q30a: And what about your bond with friends? Overall, would you say that in the last 2 years, your bond with friends – has strengthened from before, is the same as before, weakened to some extent or weakened a lot?
Q30b: And what about your bond with siblings? Overall, would you say that in the last 2 years, your bond with siblings – has strengthened from before, is the same as before, weakened to some extent or weakened a lot?
Q30c: And what about your bond with mother? Overall, would you say that in the last 2 years, your bond with mother – has strengthened from before, is the same as before, weakened to some extent or weakened a lot?
Q30d: And what about your bond with spouse? Overall, would you say that in the last 2 years, your bond with spouse – has strengthened from before, is the same as before, weakened to some extent or weakened a lot?
Q30e: And what about your bond with father? Overall, would you say that in the last 2 years, your bond with father – has strengthened from before, is the same as before, weakened to some extent or weakened a lot?
Q30f: And what about your bond with children? Overall, would you say that in the last 2 years, your bond with children – has strengthened from before, is the same as before, weakened to some extent or weakened a lot?
Q30g: And what about your bond with boyfriend/girlfriend? Overall, would you say that in the last 2 years, your bond with boyfriend/girlfriend – has strengthened from before, is the same as before, weakened to some extent or weakened a lot?
Q30h: And what about your bond with colleagues? Overall, would you say that in the last 2 years, your bond with colleagues – has strengthened from before, is the same as before, weakened to some extent or weakened a lot?
Q31: Which class does your family belong to- lower class, middle class or upper class?
Q32a1: What time did/do you usually sleep during Pre lockdown?
Q32a2: What time did/do you usually sleep during lockdown?
Q32b1: What time did/do you usually wake up during Pre lockdown?
Q32b2: What time did/do you usually wake up during lockdown?
Q32c1: How long do you take to sleep after lying in the bed during Pre lockdown?
Q32c2: How long do you take to sleep after lying in the bed during lockdown?
Q32d1: How many meals did you take a day during Pre lockdown?
Q32d2: How many meals did you take a day during lockdown?
Q32e1: Consumption of fast food like pizza, burger, pasta or noodle as snacks or meals during Pre lockdown?
Q32e2: Consumption of fast food like pizza, burger, pasta or noodle as snacks or meals during lockdown?
Q32f1: How many times do you exercising/ walking during Pre lockdown?
Q32f2: How many times do you exercising/ walking during lockdown?
Q32g1: How many times did your consumption of Alcohol during Pre lockdown?
Q32g2: How many times did your consumption of Alcohol during lockdown?
Q32h1: How many cigarettes did you smoke during Pre lockdown?
Q32h2: How many cigarettes did you smoke during lockdown?
Q33a1: How many time do you watch television/screen time for entertainment during Pre lockdown?
Q33a2: How many time do you watch television/screen time for entertainment during lockdown?
Q33b1: How many time do you use of Social media (FB, Twitter, WhatsApp) during Pre lockdown?
Q33b2: How many time do you use of Social media (FB, Twitter, WhatsApp) during lockdown?
Z6: Which religion do you belong to?
Q34a: Thinking about you, please tell me whether the frequency of doing puja/namaz/prayer/path increased or decreased during the lockdown?
Q34b: Thinking about you, please tell me whether the frequency of doing bhajan/kirtan/satsang increased or decreased during the lockdown?
Q34c: Thinking about you, please tell me whether the frequency of keeping vrats/upwaas/rozas/fasts increased or decreased during the lockdown?
Q34d: Thinking about you, please tell me whether the frequency of going to temple/mosque/church/gurudwara/other religious places increased or decreased during the lockdown?
Q34e: Thinking about you, please tell me whether the frequency of watching religious shows on TV increased or decreased during the lockdown?
Q34f: Thinking about you, please tell me whether the frequency of reading a religious book increased or decreased during the lockdown?
Q35: If you compare your participation in religious activities during lockdown with what it was before lockdown, would you say that during the lockdown your participation in religious activities has increased or decreased?
Q36a: Thinking of the last two years, were you tested positive for COVID?
Q36b: Thinking of the last two years, did someone in your family was tested positive for COVID?
Q36c: Thinking of the last two years, did your close ones were hospitalized due to COVID?
Q36d: Thinking of the last two years, did your friends or family members or someone close to you who lost their lives due to COVID?
Q37: Do you have health insurance?
Q37a: (If No in Q37) Is there any specific reason that you do not have a health insurance?
Q37b: (If Yes in Q37) Did you always have health insurance, or you only got it after the COVID pandemic?
Q38a: Thinking of the COVID 19, How much did you worry about contracting COVID- quite a lot, somewhat, very little or not at all?
Q38b: Thinking of the COVID 19, How much did you worry about family and loved ones falling ill.- quite a lot, somewhat, very little or not at all?
Q38c: Thinking of the COVID 19, How much did you worry about running out of food, medicine, and/or supplies- quite a lot, somewhat, very little or not at all?
Q38d: Thinking of the COVID 19, How much did you worry about personal finances- quite a lot, somewhat, very little or not at all?
Q39a: The feeling of being lost and lonely is normal when people spend a lot of time alone. Thinking about the last 2 years, did you observe an increase or decrease in anger?
Q39b: The feeling of being lost and lonely is normal when people spend a lot of time alone. Thinking about the last 2 years, did you observe an increase or decrease in nervousness/anxiousness?
Q39c: The feeling of being lost and lonely is normal when people spend a lot of time alone. Thinking about the last 2 years, did you observe an increase or decrease in sadness?
Q39d: The feeling of being lost and lonely is normal when people spend a lot of time alone. Thinking about the last 2 years, did you observe an increase or decrease in depression?
Q39e: The feeling of being lost and lonely is normal when people spend a lot of time alone. Thinking about the last 2 years, did you observe an increase or decrease in frustration?
Q40a: And what about these, In the last two years, how often did you in a cheerful and in a good mood – always, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q40b: And what about these, In the last two years, how often did you active – always, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q40c: And what about these, In the last two years, how often did you calm and relaxed – always, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q40d: And what about these, In the last two years, how often did you hopeful about the future – always, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q40e: And what about these, In the last two years, how often did you faith in God – always, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q41a: Thinking about the last 2 years did you observe an increase or decrease in loneliness?
Q41b: Thinking about the last 2 years did you observe an increase or decrease in general fear?
Q41c: Thinking about the last 2 years did you observe an increase or decrease in fear of death?
Q41d: Thinking about the last 2 years did you observe an increase or decrease in pain (headache, body pain etc)?
Q41e: Thinking about the last 2 years did you observe an increase or decrease in mood swings?
Q41f: Thinking about the last 2 years did you observe an increase or decrease in fatigue?
Q41g: Thinking about the last 2 years did you observe an increase or decrease in need to stay alone?
Q42a: Looking at your social media usage activity during the lockdown, tell me to what extent your social media usage declined a lot during the lockdown – to a great extent, to some extent, not much or not at all?
Q42b: Looking at your social media usage activity during the lockdown, tell me to what extent due to social media, you felt even more connected to other people during the lockdown – to a great extent, to some extent, not much or not at all?
Q42c: Looking at your social media usage activity during the lockdown, tell me to what extent social media reduced your stress during the lockdown – to a great extent, to some extent, not much or not at all?
Q42d: Looking at your social media usage activity during the lockdown, tell me to what extent you became even more unhappy with the use of social media during the lockdown – to a great extent, to some extent, not much or not at all?
Q42e: Looking at your social media usage activity during the lockdown, tell me to what extent social media helped you get through the pandemic during the lockdown – to a great extent, to some extent, not much or not at all?
Q43: 'Whenever there is a clash between science and religion, religion is always right'. Do you agree or disagree with these statements?
Q44: Before the first lockdown, were you struggling with any mental health difficulties?
Q45: In the last 2 years, how often did you have thoughts of hurting yourself or ending your life- often, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q46: Thinking about the last two years, did you ever visit a mental health professional, counselor or a psychiatrist for any mental health difficulties?
Q47: In the last two years, how many times did you need to take medicine to go off to sleep often, sometimes, rarely or never?
Q48: How would you describe your overall mental health during the pandemic? Did it improve or deteriorate?
Q49a: Thinking about yourself, please tell me if you or any of your family members did a special puja/path/prayers to cope with the pandemic?
Q49b: Thinking about yourself, please tell me if you or any of your family members practice Yoga?
Q49c: Thinking about yourself, please tell me if you or any of your family members went on a pilgrimage?
Q49d: Thinking about yourself, please tell me if you or any of your family members wore a holy thread/ ring/any other item for your safety?
Q50: 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?
Q51: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way the government responded to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Q52a: How often do you use Facebook – many times a day, sometimes during the day, rarely or never?
Q52b: How often do you use Twitter – many times a day, sometimes during the day, rarely or never?
Q52c: How often do you use WhatsApp – many times a day, sometimes during the day, rarely or never?
Q52d: How often do you watch videos on YouTube – many times a day, sometimes during the day, rarely or never?
Q52e: How often do you take selfies on your phone – many times a day, sometimes during the day, rarely or never?
Q52f: How often do you play video games – many times a day, sometimes during the day, rarely or never?
Q52g: How often do you use Instagram – many times a day, sometimes during the day, rarely or never?
Q53a: Whenever you used social media during the last two years, how did you feel about social media is reliable/trustworthy or it cannot be trusted?
Q53b: Whenever you used social media during the last two years, how did you feel about social media made you feel confident or insecure?
Q54a: Thinking about the groups or forums online where you spent time during the lockdown did you focus on hobbies, including gaming?
Q54b: Thinking about the groups or forums online where you spent time during the lockdown did you focus on humor?
Q54c: Thinking about the groups or forums online where you spent time during the lockdown did you focus on physical health and wellness?
Q54d: Thinking about the groups or forums online where you spent time during the lockdown did you focus on religion?
Q54e: Thinking about the groups or forums online where you spent time during the lockdown did you focus on dating and relationships?
Q54f: Thinking about the groups or forums online where you spent time during the lockdown did you focus on meditation and mental well being?
Q55: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre over the last three years?
Q56a: Now I will talk about few issues. For each, please tell me to what extent has the BJP government been successful in solving price rise-- To a great extent, some extent, not much or not at all?
Q56b: Now I will talk about few issues. For each, please tell me to what extent has the BJP government been successful in solving unemployment-- To a great extent, some extent, not much or not at all?
Q56c: Now I will talk about few issues. For each, please tell me to what extent has the BJP government been successful to improving the educational system-- To a great extent, some extent, not much or not at all?
Q57: Who would you prefer as the next Prime Minister of India?
Q58: Who among the leaders of the opposition parties, can challenge PM Narendra Modi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections?
Q59: In your opinion, how successful has the BJP government been in meeting whatever expectations you had from the government- to a great extent, to some extent, not much or not at all?
Q60: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the Aam Aadmi party government in Delhi over the last two and a half years?
Q61: If MCD elections are held in Delhi tomorrow, which party would you vote for?
Q62: In your opinion, how corrupt is the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi - very corrupt, somewhat corrupt, not much corrupt or not at all corrupt?
Q63a: Has the condition of sewer/ drains in your area improved or worsened in the last few years?
Q63b: Has the condition of government schools in your area improved or worsened in the last few years?
Q63c: Has the condition of water supply in your area improved or worsened in the last few years?
Q63d: Has the condition of quality/purity of drinking water in your area improved or worsened in the last few years?
Q63e: Has the condition of power supply in your area improved or worsened in the last few years?
Q63f: Has the condition of roads in your area improved or worsened in the last few years?
Q63g: Has the condition of government hospitals in your area improved or worsened in the last few years?
Q63h: Has the condition of women Safety in your area improved or worsened in the last few years?
Q64: Who would you like to see as the Chief Minister in the next Delhi Legislative Assembly election?
Q65: To what extent do you consider Manish Sisodia's inquiry and investigation done by CBI to be fair- to a great extent, to some extent, not much or not at all?
Q66a: To what extent do you consider Arvind Kejriwal to be dishonest or corrupt – to a great extent, to some extent, not much or not at all?
Q66b: To what extent do you consider Manish Sisodia to be dishonest or corrupt – to a great extent, to some extent, not much or not at all?
Z6a: What is your caste group?
Z6b: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
Z7a: Up to what level has your father studied?
Z7b: Up to what level has your mother studied?
Z8a: (If Urban) What kind of house does the respondent live in?
Z8b: (If Rural) What kind of house does the respondent live in?
Z9a: What is the total number of family members living in your house?[Above 18 years]
Z9b: What is the total number of family members living in your house?[Below 18 years]
Z10a: Do you or members of your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
Z10b: Do you or members of your household have Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped?
Z10c: Do you or members of your household have Air conditioner?
Z10d: Do you or members of your household have Washing machine?
Z10e: Do you or members of your household have Microwave?
Z10f: Do you or members of your household have Fridge?
Z10g: Do you or members of your household have Fan/Cooler?
Z10h: Do you or members of your household have TV?
Z10i: Do you or members of your household have LPG gas?
Z10j: Do you or members of your household have Inverter/generator for power backup?
Z10k: Do you or members of your household have Toilet in the house?
Z10l: (If Village) Do you or members of your household have Pumping Set?
Z10m: (If village) Do you or members of your household have Tractor?
Z10n: Do you or members of your household have Computer/laptop?
Z11a: What’s your monthly household income after putting together the income of all members? (Actual)