Bihar Prepoll 2015-Findings

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1 Q1: In the next few days, elections are going to be held in Bihar. Have you heard about them? 1: No : Yes Q2: Will you vote in this election? 1: No : Yes : Can't say a: (If yes in Q2) In this election will you definitely vote in any condition or is it possible that you may not be able to vote for some reason? Valid (%) Valid 1: Definitely vote : Might not vote for some reason : Can't say Total Missing 9: N.A Q3: If you had to vote tomorrow, which party will you vote for? 01: INC : BJP : JD(U) : RJD : LJP : RLSP 3.2 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 1

2 23: HAM : SP : NCP : NPP : CPI : CPI(M) : CPI(ML)(L) : BSP : AIMIM : Independent : NOTA : Other smaller parties : Can't say/don't know a: (If voted in Q3) What was the reason for voting for the party you just voted for? Valid (%) Valid 01: For Parivartan/change/change of government : For status quo/keep the same government : For stability : I like the party/i m attached to the party/party is good : People of my caste/tribe/ethnic community support that party/ caste, religion solidarity : The group or the faction in the village support the party : My family members are traditional supporters/voters of the party 08: I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to benefit from the party : The party has good leadership : Party is capable of controlling inflation : Party is capable of reducing corruption : Party is capable of maintaining security Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 2

3 Valid (%) 13: Party will give employment : Party will make roads : Party does good work : The overall programme of the party is good : I like the candidate/candidate is good/candidate has done good work 18: People of my caste/tribe/ethnic community support that candidate 19: The group or the faction in the village support the candidate : We have family ties or good relations with the candidate : I/members of my family have benefitted, or expect to benefit from the candidate : I am impressed by the candidate s personality : The candidate is accessible : For Bihar s development and growth/vikas : To stop the communal forces : To stop the BJP from coming to power : For secularism : For Hindutva : Against the Mahagatbandhan : I am satisfied with the Nitish govt : I am dissatisfied with the Nitish govt : I am satisfied with the Modi govt : I am dissatisfied with the Modi govt : I support Nitish Kumar / like him : I support Modi/like him : I am against Modi/dislike him : I support Lalu/like him : I am against Lalu/dislike him : I support Paswan/like him : I am against Paswan/dislike him : Other reasons Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 3

4 Valid (%) 98: No response/can't say Total Missing 99: N.A b: (If voted in Q3) The party for which you voted now, will you vote for the same party on the day of voting or your decision may change after seeing the list of candidates? Valid (%) Valid 1: Vote for the same party : May change after seeing candidates : Can't say Total Missing 9: N.A c: (If decision may change) What would be the reason why your decision might change? Valid 01: After candidate announcement/candidate of choice/if there is a better candidate 02: If the candidate from another party is from my caste/community 03: If the candidate from another party has a good image, is more honest 04: If a candidate from another party is more likely to do better work/is a better performer/gives results Valid (%) : If a candidate from another party is from my village/area : If my favourite party does not contest from my seat and its alliance partner does 12: I could change my vote depending on who is winning the election : Other reasons Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 4

5 Valid (%) 98: No response/can't say Total Missing 99: N.A Q4: After this election, who would you like to see as the next Chief Minister of Bihar? 01: Nitish Kumar : Lalu Prasad Yadav : Sushil Modi : Ram Vilas Paswan : Jitan Ram Manjhi : Upendra Kushwaha : Chirag Paswan : Nand Kishore Yadav : Giriraj Singh : Ashwini Choubey : Pappu Yadav : Shahnawaz Hussain : Tariq Anwar : Rabri Devi : Shatrughan Sinha : Raghuvansh Prasad Singh : Narendra Modi : Ravi Shankar Prasad : Rahul Gandhi : Sonia Gandhi : CP Thakur : Mangal Pandey : Mayawati : Any other leader from Congress : Any other leader from BJP Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 5

6 27: Any other leader from JDU : Any other leader from RJD : Any other leader from LJP : Others : Can't say/don't know/no response Q5: While deciding whom to vote for in this election, which will be the single most important issue for you? 01: Price rise/mahgai/inflation : Development/ vikaas (general) : There has been development (vikaas hua hai)/bihar developed under Nitish : Lack of development/ no vikaas : Unemployment/jobs : Parivartan/Change of government : Stability/no change/status quo/give Nitish another chance : Food and clothing : Housing : Inequality between rich and poor/exploitation of poor : Poverty : Corruption (generally) : Corruption by Nitish govt./jdu govt/nitish/jdu : Corruption by Lalu/RJD : Corruption by BJP/NDA/Modi : Caste factor/protection of my caste interests : Religion factor/protection of my religious interests : Strong stable govt./no coalition govt./single party majority : Drought/less rain/floods : Irrigation issues : No industry : Irrigation issues : Farmers issues/agriculture Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 6

7 24: Supply of electricity : Supply of water : Educational facilities/schools/colleges : Hospital and health facilities/medical treatment : Good condition of Roads/Highways : Bad condition of Roads/Highways : Public transport facilities/buses : Railway connectivity : Neglect of my area/region : Sanitation/toilets/Swachhata : Women s safety : Rising crime, worsening law and order/kidnappings : Communalism/ Secularism/ Hindu-Muslim brotherhood : Appeasement of Muslims/Against Muslim reservation : Hindutva/Hindu pride : To save our environment/forests : Land acquisition : Labour rights : Naxal or Maoist issue/problem (generally) : Against the Naxals or Maoist/ Naxal or Maoist violence (maowadiyo ke khilaaf) : Vote for Nitish Kumar/JDU : Vote for Narendra Modi/BJP : Vote for Lalu Yadav/RJD : Vote for Ram Vilas Paswan/LJP : Vote against Ram Vilas Paswan/LJP : Vote for NDA : Vote for Mahagatbandhan : Vote against NDA : Any other issue not mentioned above : Others : Can t say/don t know/no response Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 7

8 Q6: Which party did you vote for in the 2014 election? 01: INC : BJP : JD(U) : RJD : LJP : RLSP : HAM : NCP : CPI : CPI(M) : CPI(ML)(L) : BSP : Independent : Other smaller parties : Can't say/don't know : Not voted 2.1 Q7: Is there any party which you dislike? 1: No : Yes : Can't say a: (If yes in Q7) Which party do you dislike? Valid (%) Valid 01: INC : BJP : JD(U) Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 8

9 Valid (%) 12: RJD : LJP : RLSP : HAM : SP : JAM : BSP : AIMIM : SHS : Other smaller parties : Can't say/don't know Total Missing 99: N.A Q8: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the BJP-led Central government in Delhi over the last one and a half years? 1: Fully satisfied : Somewhat satisfied : Somewhat dissatisfied : Fully dissatisfied : Can't say/don't know Q9: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the JDU government in Bihar over the last five years? 1: Fully satisfied : Somewhat satisfied : Somewhat dissatisfied : Fully dissatisfied Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 9

10 8: Can't say/don't know Q10: Do you like or dislike the following leaders? a: Shatrughan Sinha 1: Like a lot : Like somewhat : Dislike somewhat : Dislike a lot : No opinion b: Sushil Modi 1: Like a lot : Like somewhat : Dislike somewhat : Dislike a lot : No opinion c: Jitan Ram Manjhi 1: Like a lot : Like somewhat : Dislike somewhat : Dislike a lot : No opinion Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 10

11 d: Laloo Prasad Yadav 1: Like a lot : Like somewhat : Dislike somewhat : Dislike a lot : No opinion e: Upendra Kushwaha 1: Like a lot : Like somewhat : Dislike somewhat : Dislike a lot : No opinion f: Nitish Kumar 1: Like a lot : Like somewhat : Dislike somewhat : Dislike a lot : No opinion g: Rahul Gandhi 1: Like a lot : Like somewhat Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 11

12 3: Dislike somewhat : Dislike a lot : No opinion h: Ramvilas Paswan 1: Like a lot : Like somewhat : Dislike somewhat : Dislike a lot : No opinion i: Narendra Modi 1: Like a lot : Like somewhat : Dislike somewhat : Dislike a lot : No opinion j: Asaduddin Owaisi 1: Like a lot : Like somewhat : Dislike somewhat : Dislike a lot : No opinion Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 12

13 Q11: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the last five years? 1: Fully satisfied : Somewhat satisfied : Somewhat dissatisfied : Fully dissatisfied : Can't say/don't know Q12: Jitan Ram Manjhi was the chief minister of Bihar for nine months. Were you satisfied or dissatisfied with his performance? 1: Fully satisfied : Somewhat satisfied : Somewhat dissatisfied : Fully dissatisfied : Can't say/don't know Q13: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi? 1: Fully satisfied : Somewhat satisfied : Somewhat dissatisfied : Fully dissatisfied : Can't say/don't know Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 13

14 Q14: Have the following problems increased or decreased in Bihar over the last five years? a: Extortion 1: Increased : Remained same : Decreased : Don't know b: Unemployment 1: Increased : Remained same : Decreased : Don't know c: Inflation/price rise 1: Increased : Remained same : Decreased : Don't know 16.8 d: Migration of people from Bihar for work 1: Increased : Remained same : Decreased Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 14

15 8: Don't know e: Corruption 1: Increased : Remained same : Decreased : Don't know f: Conflict between upper and lower castes 1: Increased : Remained same : Decreased : Don't know g: Incidents like theft/robbery and kidnapping 1: Increased : Remained same : Decreased : Don't know Q15: In your opinion is the Nitish government in Bihar very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not at all corrupt? Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 15

16 1: Very corrupt : Somewhat corrupt : Not at all corrupt : Can't say Q16: In your opinion is the Narendra Modi government at the Centre very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not at all corrupt? 1: Very corrupt : Somewhat corrupt : Not at all corrupt : Can't say Q17: Thinking of how you (or your family, in the case of first time voters) have voted in the last four-five elections, which party s traditional supporter are you generally? 01: INC : BJP : JD(U) : RJD : LJP : RLSP : HAM : NCP : CPI : CPI(M) : BSP : Independent : Not a supporter of any one party : Can't say/don't know Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 16

17 Q18: Now I will read out a four different statements about development in Bihar. Please tell me which statement do you agree with most? 1: A lot of development in Bihar in the last five years : There has been development in Bihar in the last five years but not as much as the government is claiming 3: The benefits of development over the last five years have gone to a few, not people like me : The claims of good work and development are all false : Can't say Q19: Now I will ask you about the work done by the Nitish government over the last five years. In your opinion has the condition of the following things improved or deteriorated? a: Women s safety 1: Improved : Remained same : Deteriorated : Don't know b: Government hospitals 1: Improved : Remained same : Deteriorated : Don't know Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 17

18 c: Supply of electricity 1: Improved : Remained same : Deteriorated : Don't know d: Supply of irrigation facility 1: Improved : Remained same : Deteriorated : Don't know e: Condition of government schools 1: Improved : Remained same : Deteriorated : Don't know f: Supply of supply of drinking water 1: Improved : Remained same : Deteriorated : Don't know Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 18

19 g: Government/public transport 1: Improved : Remained same : Deteriorated : Don't know h: Condition of roads 1: Improved : Remained same : Deteriorated : Don't know Q20: People have different opinions on the Land acquisition law drafted by the Modi government. Some are of the opinion that the law was for the welfare of farmers and to promote rural development whereas some others are of the view that the law would have led to big companies acquiring land at cheap rates. What is your opinion? 1: Welfare of farmers : Land to big companies at cheap rates : Both : Can't say Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 19

20 Q21: Now I will read out two statements. Do you agree with the first or the second? (1) Votes will be cast in this election only on the basis of development; (2) While development will be an issue, the real issue in this election will be of caste and community. 1: Agree with First Statement : Agree with Second Statement : No opinion Q22: Now I will read out a few statements. Do you agree or disagree with them? a: Narendra Modi has failed to bring achhe din/good days 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree No opinion b: It is important for the development of Bihar that the party in power at the Centre should also be in power in Bihar 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree No opinion c: Nitish Kumar made a big mistake by breaking his alliance with the BJP Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 20

21 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree : No opinion d: Narendra Modi remembered Bihar only because of the election 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree No opinion e: Narendra Modi insulted the people of Bihar by saying that there was a problem in Nitish Kumar s DNA 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree No opinion f: Secular parties have only taken Muslim votes but haven t done anything for them 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 21

22 4: Fully disagree No opinion g: The removal of Jitan Ram Manjhi from the chief minister s post was an insult to Dalits 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree No opinion h: Lalu s rule was a jungle raj (anarchic rule/lawless rule) 1: Fully agree : Somewhat agree : Somewhat disagree : Fully disagree No opinion Q23: In your opinion should the BJP/NDA have declared a chief ministerial candidate in this election? 1: No : Yes : Can't say Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 22

23 Q24: If the BJP alliance gets a majority in this election, then who in your opinion should become chief minister? 01: Nitish Kumar : Lalu Prasad Yadav : Sushil Modi : Ram Vilas Paswan : Jitan Ram Manjhi : Upendra Kushwaha : Chirag Paswan : Nand Kishore Yadav : Giriraj Singh : Ashwini Choubey : Pappu Yadav : Shahnawaz Hussain : Tariq Anwar : Rabri Devi : Shatrughan Sinha : Raghuvansh Prasad Singh : Narendra Modi : Nagmani : Ravi Shankar Prasad : Sonia Gandhi : CP Thakur : Mangal Pandey : Mayawati : Any other leader from BJP : Any other leader from JDU : Any other leader from RJD : Others : Can't say/don't know/no response Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 23

24 Q25: Has the performance of the Nitish government improved or deteriorated after he broke ties with BJP? 1: Improved : Deteriorated : Nothing has changed : Can't say Q26: Have you heard about Nitish Kumar s Mahadalit policy? 1: No : Yes a: (If heard in Q26) People have different opinions with regards to the Mahadalit policy, while some believe that the policy is meant for good of the Mahadalits. What is your opinion? Valid (%) Valid 1: Will benefit Mahadalits : Vote bank politics : No opinion Total Missing 9: N.A Q27: Some people vote on the basis of the performance of the state government while others vote looking at the performance of the central govt. In this election whose performance will matter more to you state or central government? 1: State government : Central government : Both Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 24

25 4: Neither : Can't say Q28: What is your opinion about the work done by your MLA. Are you satisfied with his/her performance or dissatisfied? 1: Fully satisfied : Somewhat satisfied : Somewhat dissatisfied : Fully dissatisfied : Can't say Q29: Who do you think is most responsible for rising prices/inflation the Central government or the State government? 1: Central government : State government : Both : Neither : Can't say Q30: Have you heard of the 1.25 lakh crore special package given by the Central government to Bihar? 1: No : Yes Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 25

26 a: (If yes in Q30) Then has this announcement really been made keeping in mind Bihar s development or is this announcement of a package before elections only for votes? Valid (%) Valid 1: Keeping in mind Bihar s development : Only for votes : Both : No opinion Total Missing 9: N.A Q31: Have relations between Hindus and Muslims improved or deteriorated in your area in the last two years? 1: Improved : Deteriorated : Nothing has changed : No opinion Q32: Which political party cares most for your caste/people from your caste? 01: INC : BJP : JD(U) : RJD : LJP : RLSP : HAM : NCP : CPI : CPI(M) 1.1 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 26

27 90: Independent : NOTA : Other smaller party : Can't say/don't know Q33: Which political party cares most for your religion/people from your religion? 01: INC : BJP : JD(U) : RJD : LJP : RLSP : HAM : NCP : CPI : CPI(M) : BSP : Independent : Other smaller party : Can't say/don't know Q34: In your opinion which one leader will care most for the problems of these groups? a: Women 01: Nitish Kumar : Lalu Prasad Yadav : Sushil Modi : Ram Vilas Paswan Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 27

28 05: Jitan Ram Manjhi : Upendra Kushwaha : Chirag Paswan : Nand Kishore Yadav : Giriraj Singh : Ashwini Choubey : Pappu Yadav : Shahnawaz Hussain : Tariq Anwar : Rabri Devi : Shatrughan Sinha : Narendra Modi : Ravi Shankar Prasad : Rahul Gandhi : Sonia Gandhi : CP Thakur : Mangal Pandey : Mayawati : Any other leader from Congress : Any other leader from BJP : Any other leader from RJD : Others : Can't say/don't know/no response b: Youth 01: Nitish Kumar : Lalu Prasad Yadav : Sushil Modi : Ram Vilas Paswan : Jitan Ram Manjhi Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 28

29 06: Upendra Kushwaha : Chirag Paswan : Nand Kishore Yadav : Giriraj Singh : Ashwini Choubey : Pappu Yadav : Shahnawaz Hussain : Tariq Anwar : Rabri Devi : Shatrughan Sinha : Narendra Modi : Ravi Shankar Prasad : Rahul Gandhi : Sonia Gandhi : CP Thakur : Mangal Pandey : Any other leader from Congress : Any other leader from BJP : Any other leader from RJD : Others : Can't say/don't know/no response c: Dalits 01: Nitish Kumar : Lalu Prasad Yadav : Sushil Modi : Ram Vilas Paswan : Jitan Ram Manjhi : Upendra Kushwaha : Chirag Paswan Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 29

30 08: Nand Kishore Yadav : Giriraj Singh : Ashwini Choubey : Pappu Yadav : Shahnawaz Hussain : Tariq Anwar : Rabri Devi : Shatrughan Sinha : Narendra Modi : Ravi Shankar Prasad : Rahul Gandhi : Sonia Gandhi : CP Thakur : Mangal Pandey : Mayawati : Any other leader from BJP : Any other leader from RJD : Any other leader from LJP : Others : Can't say/don't know/no response d: Muslims 01: Nitish Kumar : Lalu Prasad Yadav : Sushil Modi : Ram Vilas Paswan : Jitan Ram Manjhi : Upendra Kushwaha : Chirag Paswan : Nand Kishore Yadav 2.1 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 30

31 09: Giriraj Singh : Ashwini Choubey : Pappu Yadav : Shahnawaz Hussain : Tariq Anwar : Rabri Devi : Shatrughan Sinha : Narendra Modi : Ravi Shankar Prasad : Rahul Gandhi : Sonia Gandhi : CP Thakur : Mangal Pandey : Mayawati : Any other leader from Congress : Any other leader from BJP : Any other leader from RJD : Others : Can't say/don't know/no response Q35: In your opinion which alliance will win this election? 1: Grand alliance : NDA : Other alliance : No one will get a majority (hung assembly) : Can't say Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 31

32 Q36: Was the decision of Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav to fight this election together right or wrong? 1: Right : Wrong : Political compulsion : Can't say Q37: Have you heard about the Jan Dhan scheme? 1: Not heard : Heard Q38: Have you or any member of your family opened a bank account in the last one year? 1: No : Yes : Can't say Q39: Should there be a ban on the sale of alcohol in Bihar? 1: No : Yes : Can't say 5.2 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 32

33 a: Then why do you want a ban on alcohol? Valid (%) Valid 1: Economic problems in the house due to alcohol : Beatings in the house everyday/domestic violence : Bad for health : Social standing gets affected : Tension in area around the house : I don t drink : Others : Can't say Total Missing 9: N.A Q40: Now I will ask you about a few religious activities. How often do you do the following a: Puja/Prayer/Namaz 1: Daily : Weekly : During Festivals : Never b: Visitng the Temple/Mosque/Gurudwara/Church 1: Daily : Weekly : During Festivals : Never Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 33

34 Q41: And what about these, how often do you do them..? a: Attending Katha/Bhajan-Keertan/Satsang/Jalsas/Church service? 1: Regularly : Sometimes : Rarely : Never b: Donations for religion activities 1: Regularly : Sometimes : Rarely : Never c: Keep a fast (vrat, upwas, roza etc) 1: Regularly : Sometimes : Rarely : Never Q42: How regularly do you do the following to obtain news/information daily, sometimes, rarely or never? a: Watch TV 1: Daily Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 34

35 2: Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know b: Listen to radio 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know c: Read newspaper 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know d: Use internet 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 35

36 Q43: Do you have the following accounts? a: Facebook account 1: No : Yes a(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Facebook account for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never? Valid (%) Valid 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know Total Missing 9: N.A b: Twitter account 1: No : Yes Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 36

37 b(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Twitter account for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never? Valid (%) Valid 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know Total Missing 9: N.A c: Whatsapp account 1: No : Yes c(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Wats app for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never? Valid (%) Valid 1: Daily : Sometimes : Rarely : Never : Can't say/don't know Total Missing 9: N.A Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 37

38 Q44: Do you think the Nitish government in Bihar should get another chance? 1: No : Yes : Can't say Z1: What is your age? BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1: Up to 25 yrs : yrs : yrs : yrs : 56 yrs. and above Z2: Gender 1: Male : Female Z3: What is your marital status? 1: Married : Married, gauna not performed : Widowed : Divorced 6.3 6: Deserted 3.1 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 38

39 7: Never married/single : No response 2.1 Z4: Does any member of your household live outside Bihar? 1: No : Yes a: (If yes in Z4) Has that person gone outside Bihar for employment or for studies or some other work? Valid (%) Valid 1: Employment : Education : Other work : Both Total Missing 9: N.A Z5: Up to what level have you studied? Valid (%) Valid 0: Non Literate : Below Primary : Primary pass/ Middle fail : Middle pass/matric Fail : Matric : Intermediate/ College no degree : Graduate or equivalent : Post Graduate Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 39

40 Valid (%) 8: Professional Degrees and Higher Research Total Missing 9: No information 13.6 a: Up to what level have your father studied? Valid (%) Valid 0: Non Literate : Below Primary : Primary pass/ Middle fail : Middle pass/matric Fail : Matric : Intermediate/ College no degree : Graduate or equivalent : Post Graduate : Professional Degrees and Higher Research Total Missing 9: No information 3.1 a: Up to what level have your mother studied? Valid (%) Valid 0: Non Literate : Below Primary : Primary pass/ Middle fail : Middle pass/matric Fail : Matric : Intermediate/ College no degree : Graduate or equivalent : Post Graduate : Professional Degrees and Higher Research Total Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 40

41 Missing 9: No information 4.2 Valid (%) Z6: What is your main occupation? 01: Scientists : Doctors : Lawyers : Accountants : College/Univ. Teachers : Modern Artists : Other higher professionals : Computer operators : Medical technicians : School teachers : Nursery teachers : Folk and commercial artists : Priests : Elected Officials: Top central/state level : Elected Officials: District level elected officials : Managers : Officials Class I : Officials Class II : Class III Employee (Clerical) : Class IV Employee : Other administrative, managerial and clerical workers : Big businessmen : Medium businessmen : Small businessmen : Petty shopkeeper : Hawkers, Vendors : Sales executives 6.3 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 41

42 36: Salespersons : Shop Assistants : Rentier : Other businessmen : Waiters : Dhobi : Barbers, beauticians : Ayahs, maids, domestic servants : Chowkidars, caretakers : Sweepers, scavengers : Other service workers : Mechanics, machine tool operators, drivers : Electricians, Plumbers : Jewellers : Tailors : Weavers : Shoemakers : Blacksmiths : Carpenters : Other skilled workers : Masons, bricklayers : Potters : Furniture, basket, mat makers : Rickshaw-pullers : Unskilled labourers : Other semi-skilled and unskilled workers : Owner-cultivators 20 + Acres : Owner-cultivators 5-10 Acres : Owner-cultivators 1-5 Acres : Owner-cultivators 0-1 Acre : Tenant-cultivators 5+ Acres : Tenant-cultivators 0-5 Acres : Plantation workers 1.0 Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 42

43 78: Agricultural labourers rearers : Other agriculture workers : Live-stock farming : Dairy farming : Poultry farming : Fishermen : Other breeders and cattle : House-wife/husband : Students not seeking employment : Employment seekers : Unemployed workers, non-workers : Any other occupation : Political activists, missionaries : Unidentifiable or unclassifiable : Not ascertained 12.6 a: Are you the main earner of your household? 1: No : Yes b: (If No in Z6a) What is the occupation of the main earner of your household? Valid (%) Valid 01: Scientists : Engineers : Doctors : Lawyers : Modern Artists : Other higher professionals : Science and engineering technicians Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 43

44 Valid (%) 12: Alternative doctors : Medical technicians : School teachers : Nursery teachers : Folk and commercial artists : Priests : Elected Officials: District level elected officials : Managers : Officials Class I : Officials Class II : Class III Employee (Clerical) : Class IV Employee : Other administrative, managerial and clerical workers : Big businessmen : Medium businessmen : Small businessmen : Petty shopkeeper : Hawkers, Vendors : Sales executives : Salespersons : Shop Assistants : Rentier : Other businessmen : Waiters : Dhobi : Barbers, beauticians : Ayahs, maids, domestic servants : Chowkidars, caretakers : Other service workers : Mechanics, machine tool operators, drivers : Electricians, Plumbers : Jewellers : Tailors Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 44

45 Valid (%) 54: Weavers : Shoemakers : Carpenters : Other skilled workers : Masons, bricklayers : Potters : Furniture, basket, mat makers : Rickshaw-pullers : Unskilled labourers : Other semi-skilled and unskilled workers : Owner-cultivators 20 + Acres : Owner-cultivators 5-10 Acres : Owner-cultivators 1-5 Acres : Owner-cultivators 0-1 Acre : Tenant-cultivators 5+ Acres : Tenant-cultivators 0-5 Acres : Plantation workers : Agricultural labourers rearers : Other agriculture workers : Live-stock farming : Dairy farming : Poultry farming : Hunters and trappers : Fishermen : Other breeders and cattle : House-wife/husband : Employment seekers : Unemployed workers, non-workers : Any other occupation : Political activists, missionaries : Unidentifiable or unclassifiable Total Missing 99: Not ascertained Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 45

46 Valid (%) Z7: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name? 010: Brahmin : Bhumihars : Rajputs : Kayasthas : Vaishya/Bania : Jain : Other Upper Castes : Yadav : Kurmi : Lodh : Koeri : Gaderia : Mali : Other Peasant OBC : Bunkar(Weavers) : Darzee(Tailors) : Thatihar(Make Vessel) : Badhai (Carpenters) : Kumhar(Potters) : Lohar (Black Smith) : Sunar(Gold Smith) : Other Craftsmen: Mali, Malakar : Kewat(Fishermen & Boatmen) : Dhobi (Washermen) : Nai(Barber) Teli (Oil Pressers) : Jogi : Trader OBCs Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 46

47 460: Landless Labourers : EBC & MBC : Other Service OBCs : Chamar : Balmiki : Pasi : Paswan : Rajbanshis : Namashudras : Dhobi,Julaha,Kewat(Non-OBC) : Dom : Lowest SC : Musahar : Other SC : Ashrafs (Sayyad Shaikh) : Mughal (Khan) : Rajput (Peasant Proprietors) : Peasants/Traders: Kayastha : Craftsmen/Weavers : Service Muslims : Ex-Untouchables/Muslim Dalits : Other Muslim OBC : Muslim No Caste/Other Muslims : Sikh No Caste/Other Sikhs : Other Minorities : Can't Say/Don't know/no response a: And what is your caste group? Valid (%) Valid 1: Scheduled Caste (SC) : Scheduled Tribe (ST) Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 47

48 Valid (%) 3: Other Backward Caste : Others Total Missing 9: N.A. 1.1 Z8: What is your religion? 1: Hindu : Muslim : Sikh 1.1 9: Others 6.3 a: (If Muslim) Are you Shia or Sunni? Valid (%) Valid 1: Shia : Sunni : Can't say Total Missing 9: N.A Z9: Are you a pure vegetarian, vegetarian but eat eggs or you eat meat/fish as well? 1: Pure vegetarian : Vegetarian but eat eggs : Non-vegetarian eat meat/fish : Didn't tell Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 48

49 Z10: Do you have a bank/post office account? 1: No : Yes : Can't say Z11: Do you or anyone in your family have life insurance or accident insurance? 1: No : Yes Z12: Have you ever insured your crop? 1: No : Yes : N.A Z13: Total number of family member (Adult) 1: One : Two : Three : Four : Five : Six : Seven : Eight : Nine and above Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 49

50 Z13: Total number of family member (Children) 0: Blank/NA : One : Two : Three : Four : Five : Six : Seven : Eight : Nine and above Z14: Area/Locality 1: Village : Small town : City a: (If Town/City/Metropolitan) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented) Valid (%) Valid 1: House/Flat/Bunglow : House/Flat with 5 or more rooms : House/Flat with 4 rooms : House/Flat with 3 rooms : House with 2 rooms Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 50

51 Valid (%) 6: House with 1 room : Mainly a kutcha house : Slum/jhuggi/jhopdi Total Missing 9: N.A b: (If village) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented) Valid (%) Valid 1: Pucca house (walls and roof made of pucca material) : Pucca and Kuchcha (walls and roof made of pucca material but rest made of kuchcha material) : Kuchcha (walls and roof made of kuchcha material) : Hut (walls and roof made of grass and leaves) Total Missing 9: N.A Z16: Do you or your household have the following? a: Car/Jeep/Van 1: Yes : No b: Scooter/Motorcycle/Moped 1: Yes : No Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 51

52 c: Air conditioner 1: Yes : No d: Computer/laptop 1: Yes : No e: Electric fan/cooler 1: Yes : No f: Washing machine 1: Yes : No g: Fridge 1: Yes : No Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 52

53 h: Television 1: Yes : No i: Mobile phone 1: Yes : No j: LPG gas 1: Yes : No k: Bicycle 1: Yes : No l: Pumping set 1: Yes : No Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 53

54 m: Tractor 1: Yes : No Z13: Total monthly household income - putting together the income of all members of the household? 1: Up to : : : : : : : Above Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS Page 54