India, Dec. 23 -- WhatsApp appears to be working on a new feature that could make channels far more interactive than they are today. The messaging platform has started testing quiz-based interactions for channels, giving admins a new way to engage followers beyond one-way broadcasts.

The feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS via TestFlight, shortly after a similar tool appeared in the Android beta. According to details shared by WABetaInfo, the new option is called Channel Quiz and is designed specifically for channel administrators.

Unlike polls, which are built around opinions, quizzes are meant to test knowledge. Channel admins can create a quiz by entering a question and adding multiple answer options. One key diff...