Dear Respondent, The main aim of this questionnaire is to understand the The Reading Behavior of People.

This questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential & will not form a part of any personal records. This small exercise is being conducted for the purpose of my academic requirements. SECTION I 1. Please tick mark () on the most suitable answer as per your agreement. Strongly Disagree Neutral Disagree access to Strongly Agree

Questions I like to read. Reading Gives knowledge. me

Agree

Everybody should be able to read. While I am tired, if I read, I feel relaxed. Reading is for people of all ages. Reading broadens your mind. Reading makes life more fun. Reading develops ones imagination. Reading vitals for staying up to date. Reading is a lonely activity. Reading gives me something to talk about with friends. Reading helps in stress relief Reading improves communication skills Reading is waste of time

2. In which Languages you prefer to read? Languages Gujarati Hindi English Highly Preferred 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 Least Proffered 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1

4 4 4

3. Which reading Style you prefer most? Reading Styles Interactive Reading (During reading interacts with others) Concentrated Reading (Reading material with concentration) In-depth Reading (When you have identified sections you need to read closely, you need to understand the content ) Scanning (This is the ability to locate facts quickly and to find answers to specific questions) 4. At which time you preferred to read most? Time In the morning In the afternoon In the evening Highly Preferred 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 Least Preferred 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 Highly Preferred 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 Least Proffered 3 3 2 2 1 1

4 4 4

5. What you usually read in their leisure time? Reading Materials Newspaper Magazines Blogs Books Comics Highly Preferred 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 Least Preferred 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1

4 4 4 4 4

8. Your f req ue ncy of re a din g per week? (Please tick mark () on the most suitable answer.) [ [ [ ] U p to 1 hr or less ] 5 9 hrs ] 2 3 times a week [ [ ] 1 4 hrs ] Every day

9. What types of topic you usually read? Topics Wildlife/outdoor Crime/thrillers Cooking and baking Sports Education and Professional Self help Motivational Well being and spirituality Current affairs Biographies Travel Science Technical/ Technological Highly Preferred 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 Least Preferred 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

10. Where you prefer to read / Access resources of reading at? (Please tick mark () on the most suitable answer.) Scales: - 3 Always 2 Sometimes 1 Never Place At Home At Library At School At College At Office On Web Always Sometimes Never

11. How much do you enjoy reading? (How would you rate your reading enjoyment from 0 to 100?) Least enjoyed Highly enjoyed

0.......10......20.....30.......40.......50.......60.......70.....80.......90.......100

SECTION II (Please tick mark () on the most suitable answer.) 1. What is your gender? [ ] Male [ ] Female

2. What age group do you belong to? [ [ ] 16-25 ] 46-55 [ [ ] 26-35 ] Over 55 [ ] 36-45

3. What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed? [ [ ] Pre-High School or High School ] Post-Graduate [ [ ] Graduate ] Others

4. What is your occupation? [ [ ] Student ] Job [ ] Business [ ] Others

5. What is your total yearly annual income? [ [ ] < 2 lacs ] 6 lacs to 10 lacs [ [ ] 2 lacs to 5 lacs ] > 10 lacs