In recent weeks, large-scale mass protests broke out in India due to caste problems. The "Jat" caste group is dissatisfied with the caste quota system, which is not conducive to the Jat people seeking jobs in government departments and public educational institutions. Violent protests left at least 18 people dead and hundreds injured. How complicated is India’s caste system? The BBC will come with you.

India’s caste system is one of the oldest existing social stratification models in the world.

This system classifies Hindus according to Karma (occupation) and Dharma (belief in Hindi, but obligation here) and puts them into a strict hierarchy. It is generally believed that this system has a history of over 3,000 years.

How did caste come into being?

Manu Code is generally regarded as the most important and authoritative Indian law book, and its writing date can be traced back to at least 1000 years before Jesus was born. The code "recognizes and maintains the caste system as the basis of social order and rules".

The caste system divides Hindus into four classes-Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. Many people believe that caste comes from Brahma, the Hindu god of creation.

The highest caste is Brahman, which originated from Brahma’s head. This caste is mostly teachers and intellectuals. The second level is the Khrushchev, which probably originated from Brahma’s arms, mostly warriors and state rulers. The third level is the Vedas, which come from Brahma’s thighs and are mostly composed of businessmen. The lowest caste is sudra, who comes from Brahma’s foot. People of this caste are engaged in all kinds of menial jobs.

The four castes are subdivided into 3000 castes and 25000 sub-castes according to the specific occupations people are engaged in.

In addition to the caste system, there are "untouchables", also known as Dalits or "untouchables".

Nowadays, there are many kinds of cars, and all kinds of models are dazzling. At this time, we should proceed according to our own reality, and the right one is the best. The competition in the automobile market is still very fierce. What Xiaobian brings today is. Let’s take a look at it together.

Let’s look at the appearance of Qijun first. Qijun’s front shape is avant-garde and equipped with an inverted trapezoidal net, which is very sporty. Combined with the headlights of the spirit, the visual effect is extremely impactful. The car is equipped with LED daytime running lights, front fog lights, automatic opening and closing, adaptive far and near light, delayed closing and so on. Coming to the side of the car, the size of the car body is 4681MM*1840MM*1730MM, and the car adopts exquisite lines, which gives people a very fashionable and sporty feeling. With large-sized thick-walled tires, the overall visual effect is very fashionable and dynamic. In terms of the rear end, the overall shape of the rear end echoes the front face, the taillights look very dignified, and the overall shape is still very attractive.

Sitting in the car, Qijun’s interior looks more individual, which is very in line with the tastes of young consumers. In addition, the car is supplemented by a three-spoke steering wheel, which is equipped with functions such as manual steering wheel up and down+front and rear adjustment, giving people a bright feeling. Let’s take a look at the central control. The car is equipped with a touch-sensitive LCD central control screen, which makes the interior style impressive. The overall design of the central control is very good. Let Xiaobian introduce the dashboard and seats. The car is equipped with an atmospheric dashboard and the design is relatively simple. The car uses a genuine leather/imitation leather mixed seat, and the seat wrapping is in place, and the overall comfort and wrapping are not bad.

The car is equipped with car networking, driving mode selection, remote control key, rear wiper, interior atmosphere light and other configurations, which greatly improves the convenience of using the car.

Do you have the urge to buy a car after reading the whole article? Let me make a summary. The model class introduced today is the most considered class when many people buy their first car, mainly because the size of this class is moderate and the price is reasonable.

In recent years, MPV models have gained popularity among domestic household users due to their advantages such as large space and good driving comfort, and their market share has gradually increased. Independent brands that are keen to respond to market changes have also begun to layout in this market segment, especially when the new energy tide is sweeping, and the new energy MPV market has become the focus of competition among major independent brands. As a representative of independent high-end new energy brands, the JK brand has launched a positioning high-end new energy MPV – JK 009, which not only enriches the brand’s car series, but also challenges the same level of models.

Appearance: Excellent design, full of futuristic feeling

In appearance, JK 009 is based on SEA’s vast architecture. Its overall shape is square, the front face is equipped with a large area of chrome-plated middle net, and the interior is equipped with an LED light source that can support dynamic lighting, which is full of technology and freshness. The side shape of the vehicle is slender and straight, and the bright chrome-plated trim on the top also creates the effect of a suspended roof. In addition, its huge body can be said to be a well-deserved "Big Mac" on the road; at the rear, the vehicle adopts the current popular through-type taillight group, and the ZEEKR logo is designed in the center of the taillight, which enhances the rear recognition.

In terms of details, the Krypton 009 adopts a split headlamp, a unique LED light strip and a matrix light group below it have a high degree of recognition. It is worth mentioning that the A-pillar of the Krypton 009 also has a triangular window to reduce the blind spot of the field of vision. In addition, the charging port of the car is set in the front and rear left, with a slow charging interface in the front and a fast charging interface in the rear. In terms of tires, the car adopts the Pirelli P ZERO series, which has excellent performance in terms of grip, and is matched with the tire size of 255/50 R19.

Interior: Sufficient materials, comfortable ride

Inside, the Krypton 009 is wrapped in a lot of leather material, which is full of class. In addition, the center console of the car is straight in shape, and the double-spell color scheme enhances the sense of hierarchy. The 10.25-inch full LCD instrument has a clear display, and the interior can provide navigation, multimedia and driving assistance information. With a 15.4-inch floating central control screen, it is full of technology; the three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in leather, and it also adopts a flat bottom design.

Extreme Krypton 009 has a built-in ZEEKR OS system, the UI interface is simple and intuitive, and the operation is very smooth under the blessing of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. Functionally support voice interaction, satellite navigation, vehicle to everything, OTA upgrades and other functions. In terms of audio, the car is equipped with YAMAHA Yamaha audio, and the sound quality is well guaranteed. It is worth mentioning that the top of the second row is also equipped with a ceiling entertainment screen, which passengers can control through the remote control to listen to music, watch TV, video, etc.

In terms of comfort configuration, the polar krypton 009 is equipped with a segmented non-openable sunroof to increase the internal lighting effect. The front seats of the test drive model support ventilation and heating functions, and the main driver’s seat also supports massage functions, providing high comfort.

The second row of independent seats is equally comfortable. In addition to the usual ventilation and heating functions, it also supports five modes and three intensities of massage. In addition, the second row of seats is also equipped with a small table board with a hidden design. The texture of the table board is excellent, and the damping and workmanship are comparable to that of an airplane first class.

Power: Acceleration is smooth, battery life is long-lasting

In terms of power, the test drive model is equipped with permanent magnet synchronous dual motors, with a total power of 400kW, a total torque of 686N · m, and a CLTC pure electric cruising range of 822km.

The Krypton 009 offers a variety of driving modes for comfort, economy, sport, snow and personalization. In comfort mode, the vehicle starts more gently and the power output is more linear. When you need to overtake, after pressing the accelerator pedal, the power output will be very direct, and there will be a sudden push back. In economy mode, the acceleration performance of the vehicle is slightly "lazy", and the whole acceleration process will be slower than in comfort mode. In sports mode, the whole vehicle performs more aggressively, and if you press the accelerator pedal lightly, you will feel a strong push back.

In terms of braking, the braking force release at high speeds is very linear, and the slightly empty position of the brake pedal at the beginning will also give a sense of comfort. At low speeds, the brake pedal performance is also very sensitive. In addition, when the kinetic energy recovery of the car is adjusted to the highest gear, the release of the accelerator pedal will feel a certain drag, which is not obvious in the middle and low gears.

In terms of NVH, the Krypton 009 also exhibits the level it should, whether it is fetal noise or wind noise, it has been well suppressed, and the sound of no engine working, even at high speeds, the internal noise of the vehicle is very small.

In terms of battery life, we started from the suburbs, and at this time, the remaining battery life was 776km. We drove all the way north through important sections such as the Southeast Fifth Ring Road and the Southeast Fourth Ring Road, with an average speed of about 80km/h. We turned on the air-conditioning cold air and reached the destination after 40 kilometers of driving, indicating that the cruising range was reduced by 60km.

Extreme krypton 009 is equipped with a combination of front double wisharm independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension. At the same time, the test model is also equipped with an air suspension system. The chassis has a good sense of high-level vibration filtration. When there are small vibrations on the road, the entire suspension system will be completely resolved. In the face of large shocks such as speed bumps, the suspension can handle it very softly. In addition, the steering wheel of Extreme krypton 009 feels more comfortable to hold, and the empty position is very small when turning at low speed. As the speed increases, the steering wheel will become heavier and heavier.

In terms of intelligent driving assistance, during driving, the vehicle can follow the car in front until it stops, and gently step on the accelerator when starting again. At the nearest following distance, the car is slightly farther away from the car in front and is easily blocked by other vehicles.

Space: Meeting the needs of IKEA

In terms of space, after the 175cm-tall experiencer sits in the car, after the experiencer enters the car and adjusts the seat, there is still more than two punches in the front row of head space. Keep the front seat still, and the experiencer comes to the second row, and there is still more than two punches in the head space and more than two punches in the leg space. After the experiencer comes to the third row, the space performance is satisfactory, and he still does not feel any depression.

In terms of storage space, there is a lot of storage space in the car of the polar krypton 009, and there is a place for personal items to be placed. At the same time, the underside of the operating table also adopts a hollowing treatment, and handbags and other items can be placed inside. The inside of the central armrest box also has a large depth, which can be opened and closed smoothly when placed in the back cover of the water bottle. In front of the front cup holder, there is also a wireless charging plate for mobile phones, which can be placed in small items such as wallets when not in use. In addition, the second and third rows of the car are equipped with multiple cup holders, which are convenient for the

With all three rows of seats standing up, the trunk can easily fit into the standard size boarding box, with a normal volume of 376L. At the same time, the third row of seats supports proportional reclining. It should be noted that although the seat can expand the space after reclining, it cannot remain flat with the floor, and there is a risk of slipping when placing items.

Safety: Comprehensive protection

In terms of safety configuration, the panoramic image display of the polar krypton 009 is very clear, and it also provides multi-angle viewing and 3D display functions. In addition, when the vehicle deviates in the lane, the vehicle departure warning system and lane keeping assistance system will also intervene in time, and the steering wheel will be slightly corrected, but the correction force is large, which feels a little abrupt.

Summarize:

The JK 009 in this test drive shows a good sense of technology and advanced design inside and outside, especially the ceiling entertainment screen in the second row and two independent seats, which make it full of high-end business atmosphere. At the driving level, it has achieved both comfort and handling, and a variety of driving modes let us feel its multi-faceted character. As a hard indicator of pure electric models, the 822km pure electric battery life also fully meets the diverse needs of business reception, family outings and so on. If you are now looking to buy a medium and large MPV that combines technology and comfort, the JK 009 is very good.