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The method of ascertaining PO in India is by elections. These presuppose pol'al individualism. Opinion, however, is still formed under group pressure from family, caste, village, etc. Sample surveys should take this into account. In attempts to form PO it is more important to influence key leaders than to appeal to the masses. PO studies assume that opinion can be argued: but opinion may derive from att's rather than from reason. Att's in India are deeply rooted in tradition & are slow to change. An attempt has been made to discover the att's of diff sections of the pop, to find out what motivates their opinions & actions. The press influences the newly literate strongly. Its total effect on opinion in India cannot yet be measured. IPSA.

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