Option 1 -> "Provoked" implies causing a strong reaction, often negative, which doesn't fit well with "little response."
Option 2 -> "Gained" means to obtain, but responses are elicited, not gained - this collocation is awkward.
Option 3 -> "Provided" means to supply - the committee cannot provide a response; they receive responses.
Option 4 -> "Evoked" means to elicit or draw forth - this correctly describes bringing out a response (even if minimal).
Hence, Option 4: evoked -> "Evoke a response" is the correct idiomatic expression meaning to elicit or draw forth a reaction from someone. The sentence indicates the appeal failed to generate much interest from residents -> correct