QUESTIONNAIRE: COMMUNITY PERCEPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

1. Have you heard of the following? (a) Climate change (b) Law banning smoking in public places (c) Rain water harvesting (d) Solar Energy (e) Biodiversity (f) Eco-tourism (g) Acid rain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No

2. Please tell us whether you agree or disagree with each one of the below statements (a) Do you consider environment issues as important factor for quality of life Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree (b) Lack of enforcement is the major cause of environmental problems in Bangalore Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree (c) The quality of water is a major issue in Bangalore Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree (d) Private motor vehicles is the most important cause of the air pollution in Bangalore Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree (e) Garbage disposal is a major problem in Bangalore Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree 3. Rate the following as High/ Medium/ Low - hazardous to environment (a) Plastics........................ (b) Liquid wastes.............. (c) Insect repellant. (d) Fire wood/ Kerosene stoves........... (e) Wastes from electrical and electronic equipments

4. In your opinion, what is important for improving environment of Bangalore city, pick 3 from below choices: Increased use of public transport Parks/ Open spaces/ Trees Less malls High rise apartments Parking lots 5. What is the main source of your water supply: Household Taps (BWSSB taps) Common public taps (BWSSB taps)

Open well Ground water by bore-well Hand pump BWSSB tankers Private tankers Others. 6. Quantity of water consumed per day in liters: 7. Do you face water shortage
Yes No