'Safety Fuse' comes under which one of the following categories ?

A Safety Fuse is legally and technically categorized as an explosive. According to the Explosives Rules, 2008 (issued under the Explosives Act, 1884) in India, it is specifically classified under Class 6 (Ammunition), Division 1.

• Definition: It is a pyrotechnic device consisting of a core of black powder (gunpowder) enclosed in a waterproof textile or plastic covering. It is designed to burn at a predetermined, uniform rate to convey fire to a detonator or a main explosive charge.
• Why other options are incorrect: While it is a "dangerous article" in aviation security, its primary legal classification is an explosive. It is not an "electric switch" because it functions through chemical combustion (pyrotechnics) rather than electrical circuitry. Although it can be used in weapon systems, it is defined by its explosive properties rather than being a weapon in itself.