This document contains questions and answers about the use and influence of English in various regions. It discusses: 1) English is an official language in parts of South Asia like India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. India has a policy promoting the use of three languages. 2) In Africa, several countries use English as a second language, influenced by their colonial history under Britain. South Africa specifically recognizes 11 official languages including English. 3) Slavery and apartheid policies influenced the varieties of English spoken in Africa by isolating groups and affecting education and social acceptance.